ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 529681 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
interminable
conduit
incidental
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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
opportune
commemorate
comprehensible
review

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
ethical
illuminate
deferment

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
eulogy
sociability
camaraderie
archetypal

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
compulsion
regurgitate
pompous
redouble

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."