ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 81586 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
melodious
clarity
complement
inviolable

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
supple
combative
procrastinate
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
pathos
judicious
eulogy

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
insinuate
appalling
stealth

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
camaraderie
rancorous
grandiose

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."