ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 851716 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
incumbent
meticulous
adversary
sugar pill

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
epitaph
perception
inscription
stifle

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
refurbish
hedonism
liability
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
distortion
archaic
exasperation

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
aesthete
cunning
harsh
salvage

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."