ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 481434 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
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1 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
epistolary
cure
repel
fickle

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
drub
benevolent
distortion
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
mediate
complement
procrastinate
liability

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
foster
corrosive
flagrant
grandiose

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
elusive
stealth
indecorous

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."