ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 191613 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
colossal
elation
inflammatory
finite

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
ethical
complicated
beneficial
hedonism

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
rancorous
strict
accommodate
hedonism

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The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
foil
inauspicious
archaic

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."