ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 713721 Results

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1 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
eulogy
repulse
scamper
retroactive

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
exception
archaic
exasperation
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
intricate
entangle
improbable
prune

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
raspy
ramble
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
periodic
stern
onset
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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."