ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 857066 Results

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Correct 0 3.27
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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
impenitent
complement
grandiose
hedonism

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
iridescent
induce
contrite
penurious

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
incumbent
exasperation
intelligle
eulogy

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
periodic
methodical
immoderate

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
flaunt
melee
adversary
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."