ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 561627 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
surplus
incumbent
dubious

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
stifle
negate
impudence
flaunt

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
suppress
demean
eloquent

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
illuminate
meticulous
corrosive

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
proximity
pretense
placebo
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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."