ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 571096 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
placebo
inviolable
curtail
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
extol
composed
verify
proximity

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
incite
catastrophic
archetypal
placebo

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
deferment
buffer
parade
mandate

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
insinuate
ceaseless
meticulous

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."