ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 395678 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
insinuate
demean
censure
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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
negate
trim
incumbent
demeanor

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
turmoil
mind
archetypal
elate

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
rehash
censure
hopeless
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
opportune
fidelity
stern

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."