ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 346176 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
foil
eulogy
untouchable
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
illuminate
beat
pretentious
compulsion

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
apathetic
nurture
supple
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
mandate
delight
conduit

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
interminable
disconcert
sugar pill
inflammatory

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."