ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 935929 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
ethical
buffer
clarity
complement

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
epitaph
serene
drub
liability

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
revive
pretentious
start
melee

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
negate
repel
condone
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
solace
proximity
clairvoyance
mind

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."