ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 900958 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
refurbish
sugar pill
mandate
gargantuan

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
pleasant
absolve
scamper

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
combative
cure
stifle
ploy

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
mediate
punctual
baseless
aerate

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
disconcert
benevolent
adversary
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."