ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 385569 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
awe
pliant
rhapsody
accommodate

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
83% Answer Correctly
courtesy
buffoonery
recrimination
repentant

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
prominence
inflammatory
sugar pill
liability

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
proximity
flagrant
archaic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
mandate
discern
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."