ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 188475 Results

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1 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
gravity
comparable
cunning

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
redouble
repulse
polarize
surplus

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The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
liability
grandiose
harsh
ploy

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
gruff
flaw
impudent
scapegoat

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The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
negate
stealth
plaudits
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."