ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 19874 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
Score 0% 70%

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1 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
buffer
cure
aerate
moderate

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
advantageous
sugar pill
appalling
augment

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
flaw
authoritarian
comparable

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
foil
flaw
suspect
aesthete

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
nurture
demean
cunning
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."