ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 504689 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
Score 0% 78%

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

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
clarity
brawl
brandish
rail

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
onset
composed
aggressive
melee

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 Authoritarian most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
strict
trove
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
anthology
melodious
composed

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."