ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 780897 Results

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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
pomp
cunning
complement
deferment

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
indecorous
drab
execute
exasperation

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
revoke
observe
salvage
rail

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
nurture
clarity
pretentious
servile

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 Authoritarian most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
strict
demeanor
gruff
euphoria

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."