ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 739507 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
retroactive
polarize
complement
gargantuan

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
grandiose
absolve
dreadful
implausible

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
placebo
pleasant
condone
cunning

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
hedonism
facade
fragile

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
promote
polarize
finite

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."