ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 831528 Results

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1 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
medium
sociable
corrosive
antidote

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
dubious
disdain
suspect
melodious

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
flaw
opponent
prudent
preclude

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
implausible
appalling
intelligle
absolve

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
equitable
sugar pill
augment
brandish

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."