ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 25248 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
Score 0% 76%

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1 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
extol
repentant
insolence

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
placebo
hopeless
pomp
redouble

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
euphoria
advantageous
turpitude
benefactor

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
awe
cushion
incisive
archaic

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
sociable
aggressive
belated
facade

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."