ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 728533 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
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1 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
archaic
placebo
meticulous
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Fidelity most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
dubious
stifle
foil
loyalty

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
melee
combustion
retrograde
aesthete

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
oblivious
combustion
plaudits

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
straddle
prudent
pallid

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."