ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 117027 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
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1 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
garish
dubious
sugar pill
composed

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
73% Answer Correctly
facade
classic
accommodate
eloquent

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pathos
incongruous
augment
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
indecorous
heinous
shimmering
redouble

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
compulsion
discern
appalling
approachable

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The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."