ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 361827 Results

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1 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
ethical
epistolary
impudent
perception

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
turmoil
extol
appalling

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
polarize
scapegoat
rehash
akin

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
solace
precept
advantageous

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
incidental
perception
euphoria

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."