ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 279047 Results

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1 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
defiant
pomp
combative
cure

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
precept
deferment
iridescent
sugar pill

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
demeanor
trove
deferment
shimmering

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The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
unscrupulous
demean
cunning

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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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
deferment
supple
prune

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The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."