ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 624161 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
extant
prominence
conduit
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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
abate
sugar pill
liability
benevolent

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
comparable
intensify
corrosive
turpitude

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
surplus
pomp
retrograde
repentant

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
careless
censure
incisive
turpitude

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."