ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 585715 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
mundane
equitable
complement
methodical

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
impenitent
incongruous
placebo

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
antiquated
lenient
naive

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
implement
embellish
honorable
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
exasperation
composed
regale

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."