ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 900518 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
civility
manifest
placebo
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
84% Answer Correctly
pomp
flaunt
review
recrimination

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
mundane
insinuate
frugal
conduit

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
sociable
flagrant
scamper

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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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

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

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."