ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 879339 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
recrimination
embellish
lurid

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
repel
awe
prominence
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
evident
solace
stern
dubious

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
foil
corrective
buffer
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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
foil
fidelity
untouchable
stern

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."