ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 920458 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
aerate
euphoria
appalling
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
plaudits
pomp
impudent
derelict

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
euphoria
advantageous
dubious

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
drab
sugar pill
dubious
liability

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
drub
pathos
grandiose

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."