ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 959516 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
Score 0% 76%

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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
refurbish
comprehensible
raspy
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
intricate
benefactor
harsh
nurture

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
censure
incite
raucous
melee

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
melee
aesthete
nearness
illuminate

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
duplicity
plaudits
pantomime

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."