ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 68425 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
penurious
impenitent
perception

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
demean
corrective
pomp

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
patron
perception
derivative
abate

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
58% Answer Correctly
archaic
manifest
flaw
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
insinuate
finite
cognition
facade

Solution
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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."