ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 766329 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
disconcert
comparable
rehash
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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

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

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
immoderate
ethical
archaic

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
salvage
scamper
heinous
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
exception
medium
ploy
insinuate

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."