ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 592320 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
Score 0% 64%

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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
odious
benefactor
impenitent
fickle

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
mundane
inflammatory
implement

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
buffer
regale
demeanor
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
scamper
redouble
camaraderie

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
mediate
slavish
prominence
appraise

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."