ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 893721 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
egotist
courtesy
curtail
sociable

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
flaunt
opportune
complicated
raucous

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
civility
illuminate
ecstatic
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
beneficial
waffle
regale
commemorate

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
stifle
plaudits
unscrupulous

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."