ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 90810 Results

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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
iridescent
periodic
complement
plaudits

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 iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
pretentious
brandish
veneration
flaw

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

3 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
exception
comparable
nearness
solace

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
contrite
composed
repentant

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
ploy
corroborate
pomp
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."