ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 825229 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.06
Score 0% 81%

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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
benevolent
courtesy
compulsion

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
admired
egotist
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
dash
implement
incisive
archetypal

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
cure
genial
pomp
sociable

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
combative
archetypal
sugar pill
untenable

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."