ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 818383 Results

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1 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
rhapsody
inflammatory
manifest

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

2 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
eulogy
propitious
onset
facade

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
extenuating
sugar pill
corrective
gruff

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Trove most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
corroborate
cache
corrosive
impenitent

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
comprehensible
derivative
facade

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."