ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 582692 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
authoritarian
complement
clarity

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
extol
flaunt
oxygenate

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
meticulous
deceit
finite
combustion

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
inflammatory
futile
demeanor

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The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
grandiose
patron
genial
gruff

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."