ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 548992 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
Score 0% 76%

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

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
equitable
comprehensible
delay
civility

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
mediate
benevolent
epitaph

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
heed
loyalty
combustion
inviolable

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
demeanor
seriousness
foil
combative

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."