ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 551149 Results

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1 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
eulogy
sparing
duplicity
lurid

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
avian
implausible
complement
benefactor

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
demean
exculpate
benevolent
straddle

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
incongruous
flaunt
melee

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
revive
gruff
dubious
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."