ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 483350 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.73
Score 0% 75%

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1 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
plaudits
rehash
anthology

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
parity
fidelity
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
melodious
obnoxious
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
egotist
drab
insinuate

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
awe
renovate
catastrophic
clarity

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."