ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 886780 Results

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1 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
accommodate
redouble
gruff
banal

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
assess
aerate
preclude
insinuate

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The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
fragile
moderate
suspect
civility

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The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
eloquent
glorify
rancorous
discern

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The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
plaudits
eloquent
deferment

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."