ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 145533 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.94
Score 0% 59%

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1 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
camaraderie
implement
derelict

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
induce
refurbish
complicated
moderate

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
colossal
raspy
upbraid
futile

Solution
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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
antidote
sugar pill
facade
accentuate

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
aesthete
cache
benevolent
plaudits

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."