ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 685530 Results

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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
derelict
complement
implement
sociable

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
illuminate
glorify
immoderate
scamper

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The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
servile
divide
corroborate
mandate

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
surly
distortion
placebo
derivative

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The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
archetypal
shorten
promote
accommodate

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."