ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 560761 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
incumbent
elusive
complement
exasperation

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
assess
eloquent
oblivious
retroactive

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
incumbent
articulate
eulogy

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
disconcert
strict
polarize
nurture

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
supple
diffident
embroil
trove

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."