ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 937293 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
egotist
trove
complement
camaraderie

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
rehash
disposition
egotist
proximity

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
epistolary
demean
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
commemorate
genial
proximity
beat

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The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
mandate
turpitude
ominous
advantageous

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."