ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 632353 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
complement
buffer
proximity

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
disconcert
elusive
serenity
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
aerate
fraud
brandish

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
implement
incidental
negate

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
surplus
altruistic
embellish
foil

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."