ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 695374 Results

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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
inviolable
conduit
complement
hedonism

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
buffoonery
serenity
flaw

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
flourish
supple
divide
pomp

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
composed
brandish
untenable
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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
extol
shimmering
augment
grandiose

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."