ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 556177 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
naive
surplus
insinuate

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
rancorous
jocularity
precept
incisive

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
colossal
pantomime
fragile

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
opportune
demean
celebrated
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."