ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 315408 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
incidental
destitute
surplus
combative

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
deferment
adversary
comfort
garish

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
disconcert
subside
commemorate
clarity

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
fragile
turmoil
review
civility

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
sugar pill
authoritarian
absolve

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."