ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 175486 Results

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1 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
aesthete
salvage
sugar pill
colossal

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
precept
clarity
flaunt

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Extol most nearly means:
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trove
glorify
opportune
adversary

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The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
eloquent
celebrated
nearness
comprehensible

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The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
augment
preclude
appalling

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."