ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 905164 Results

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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
grandiose
complement
inflammatory

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
corroborate
fastidious
placebo
futile

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
heinous
egotist
dulcet
defiant

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
salvage
foil
prominence
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
epitaph
flourish
equitable
hedonism

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."