ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 302916 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
scamper
regurgitate
dupe

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
duplicity
procrastinate
patron
supple

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
accentuate
excuse
compulsion
parity

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
implausible
pale
anthology
turmoil

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
lenient
placebo
inauspicious
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."