ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 803378 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
augment
antidote
inviolable
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
nurture
genial
prevent
entangle

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
frail
nurture
pretense
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
parade
prune
pallid
recrimination

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
untenable
perception
lenient

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."