ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 561017 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
supple
solace
complement
pretentious

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
distortion
comprehensible
caustic
preclude

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
pretentious
interminable
negate

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

4 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
benefactor
corrupt
nurture
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
melodious
colossal
catastrophic
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."