ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 717831 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
disdain
authoritarian
complement
combative

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
salvage
patron
stealth
drab

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
foil
elate
abate
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
rancorous
inviolable
entertain
fickle

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
60% Answer Correctly
demeanor
gaudy
clarity
ethical

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."