ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 88786 Results

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Correct 0 3.16
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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
distortion
pathos
complement
accentuate

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
distortion
accentuate
onset
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
curtail
apathetic
corroborate
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
inviolable
disconcert
stifle
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
corrosive
loyalty
accommodate
penurious

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."