ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 91536 Results

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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
adversary
complement
pomp
exasperation

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
adversary
immoderate
benevolent
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
clarity
indecorous
bitter
exception

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
accommodate
moderate
dubious
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
censure
diffident
enormous
heinous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."