ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 483855 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
inviolable
derivative
improbable
fraud

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
hedonism
revive
glorify
promote

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
raucous
finite
corrosive

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
adorn
buffoonery
raucous
moderate

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."