ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 534919 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
censure
sugar pill
obnoxious
foil

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 Incumbent most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
censure
elusive
refurbish
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
recrimination
embellish
scapegoat
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
promote
beneficial
sparing
hedonism

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
pretentious
harsh
fraud
inviolable

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."