ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 437792 Results

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1 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
sugar pill
parity
demean

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
brandish
composed
disposition
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
trove
pallid
ethical
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
hedonism
oblivious
rhapsody
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
avian
fidelity
buffoonery
delight

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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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."