ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 530759 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
insinuate
sugar pill
pretentious
flourish

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
parity
corrosive
meticulous
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
corroborate
antidote
patron
turpitude

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
ethical
advantageous
buffer

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
composed
penurious
impenitent
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."