ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 808165 Results

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1 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
induce
civility
sugar pill
authoritarian

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
stealth
rhapsody
induce

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
hedonism
aerate
suspect
condone

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
abate
meticulous
banal
accentuate

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
advantageous
punctual
waffle
salvage

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."