ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 590284 Results

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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
eloquent
buffoonery
methodical
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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
impenitent
censure
accommodate

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The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
cunning
ploy
mind
extenuating

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The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
defiant
fickle
periodic

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The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
stern
condone
extol

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The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."