ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 205357 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
implement
garish
sugar pill
fragile

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
revive
melee
harsh
serenity

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
derivative
ethical
brandish
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
careless
drub
solace
nurture

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
anthology
rescue
pallid
parity

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."