ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 925744 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
Score 0% 76%

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

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
parity
corroborate
devastating
meticulous

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
ploy
untenable
buffer

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
scamper
clarity
keen
promote

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
anthology
raucous
bird–like
ploy

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."