ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 369440 Results

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1 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
redouble
discern
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
precept
hedonism
combustion
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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
embellish
rule
garish
untenable

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

4 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
oblivious
dubious
rancorous

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
careless
servile
buffer
demeanor

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."