ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 923016 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
turmoil
opponent
frugal
prudent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
prominence
hedonism
foster
implausible

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
melodious
compulsion
derivative
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
apathetic
verify
impenitent
fidelity

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
flaunt
complement
plaudits
diffident

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."