ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 1523 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
oblivious
solace
inscription
appraise

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
pantomime
serenity
ploy
systematic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
oblivious
precept
gargantuan

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
incongruous
oxygenate
fidelity
pretense

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
benefactor
facade
comfort
fidelity

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."