ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 82539 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
disdain
eulogy
complement
plaudits

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
accessible
incumbent
gigantic
augment

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
pomp
absolve
flaunt

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
stifle
propitious
liability
appalling

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
salvage
cache
curtail
augment

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."