ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 556964 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
repentant
cunning
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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
approachable
embellish
indecorous
cunning

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
combative
lucidity
accessible
intricate

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
polarize
impartial
celebrated
defiant

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
accentuate
gruff
adorn
pallid

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."