ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 826113 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.05
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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
garish
distortion
complement
turmoil

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
flourish
apathetic
dulcet
ethical

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
impenitent
lucidity
abate
mandate

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
insolence
fraud
pretentious
objectionable

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The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
liability
embellish
buffoonery
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", 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 buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."