ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 820861 Results

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1 Fickle most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
retroactive
buffer
incongruous
erratic

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
corrosive
naive
melodious
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

3 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
awe
prune
immoderate
complement

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
catastrophic
solace
parity

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
regale
antidote
spew
induce

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."