ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 522922 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
extenuating
melodious
foil
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
melodious
adversary
cover
archaic

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
condone
scapegoat
commemorate
cure

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
fickle
extenuating
melodious

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
incumbent
prominence
odious
frugal

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The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."