ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 891354 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
corrosive
complement
demean
dubious

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 demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
facade
pomp
glaring
apathetic

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
adversary
meticulous
raucous

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
preclude
inscription
curtail
benefactor

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
derelict
preclude
inappropriate
parity

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The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."