ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 962451 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
promote
elusive
heed
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
spew
benevolent
extenuating
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
buffer
corrective
moderate
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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
pathos
recrimination
foil

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
mandate
duplicity
incidental

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The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."