ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 128171 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.92
Score 0% 58%

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1 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
genial
placebo
perception
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
absolve
baseless
mundane
moderate

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
periodic
archetypal
pantomime
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
euphoria
unscrupulous
elation
scamper

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
onset
distortion
extenuating
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."