ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 564306 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
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1 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
compulsion
incumbent
rehash

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
derivative
parity
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
exasperation
complement
antidote
fraud

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
classic
incongruous
epistolary
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
rehash
gruff
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."