ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 438597 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
ploy
brandish
pretense
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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
incongruous
inscription
fraud
civility

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
redouble
awe
extenuating

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
celebrated
furtiveness
fragile
immoderate

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
antidote
composed
rescind

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."