ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 859297 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.06
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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
polarize
equitable
buffer
complement

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
parity
inauspicious
lurid
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
flagrant
antidote
advantageous
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
deceit
inauspicious
belated

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
augment
trove
preclude

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."