ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 880060 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
Score 0% 65%

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1 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
manifest
grandiose
benefactor

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

2 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
illuminate
oblivious
veneration
facade

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
parade
induce
euphoria
ethical

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
extant
penurious
duplicity
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
beneficial
embellish
ominous
rail

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."