ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 15843 Results

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1 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
brandish
stealth
archaic

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
civility
awe
embellish
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
perception
pretentious
sugar pill
appraise

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
genial
naive
sociable
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
interminable
brandish
corrective
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."