ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 939393 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
exalt
incumbent
complement
authoritarian

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
derivative
pomp
chaos
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
trove
colossal
appraise
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
civility
gargantuan
jocularity
demean

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
54% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
blowhard
polarize
disconcert

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."