ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 663031 Results

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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
defiant
rehash
accessible
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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
pomp
flaw
precept

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
fragile
charade
naive
turmoil

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

4 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
straddle
akin
pretentious
mundane

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The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
accessible
embellish
written
plaudits

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The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."