ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 872399 Results

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

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
incumbent
written
straddle
solace

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The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
straddle
promote
shimmering
insolence

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The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
brandish
deceit
accentuate
rancorous

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The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
incongruous
mundane
sociable

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The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."