ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 839710 Results

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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
stern
complement
iridescent
pantomime

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
veneration
exception
eloquent
advantageous

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
anthology
classic
elate
preclude

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The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
exalt
methodical
implausible
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
curtail
dubious
raucous
intensify

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."