ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 991778 Results

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1 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
punctual
repel
insinuate
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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
appalling
avian
periodic

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The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

3 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
combative
curtail
pathos
review

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The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
revoke
advantageous
implausible
pretentious

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The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
imply
periodic
benevolent
beneficial

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."