ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 641129 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
meticulous
compulsion
rail

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
anomaly
parity
naive

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
beneficial
ramble
pomp

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
insolence
regurgitate
punctual
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Incumbent most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
finite
penurious
discern
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."