ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 621800 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
ethical
deferment
complement
accessible

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
aesthete
foster
ramble
prudent

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
servile
methodical
salvage
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
avian
timid
frugal
benefactor

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
punctual
parity
comparable

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."