ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 26267 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
mediate
inflammatory
sugar pill
melee

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
extant
sociable
peace
raucous

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 Accessible most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
repel
garish
illuminate
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

4 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
proximity
exculpate
prominence
plaudits

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
exception
flourish
disposition
exasperation

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."