ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 857955 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
dubious
complement
epistolary

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
incisive
authoritarian
corrective
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
spew
augment
derivative
fraud

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
extol
supple
disdain

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
sociable
procrastinate
antiquated
pretense

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."