ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 770892 Results

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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
foil
complement
oblivious
regurgitate

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pantomime
fidelity
adorn
genial

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
disconcert
awe
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
flagrant
commonplace
pantomime
raucous

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
combustion
cushion
redouble
accommodate

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."