ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 874419 Results

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1 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
augment
disconcert
plaudits
commonplace

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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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
onset
gravity
exasperation
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Euphoria most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
accentuate
combustion
elation

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The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
insolence
epistolary
rehash
sugar pill

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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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
corroborate
incite
diffident
corrective

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The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."