ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 471435 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
fraud
complement
composed
indecorous

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
rancorous
belated
scamper

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
finite
comprehensible
futile
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
gravity
fragile
obdurate
impenitent

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
eulogy
inflammatory
antiquated
disconcert

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."