ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 465246 Results

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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
eulogy
polarize
accentuate
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
derivative
surplus
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
curtail
hedonism
waffle
recrimination

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
nurture
combative
renown
trove

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
rail
oblivious
repel
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."