ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 92839 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
scamper
authoritarian
dubious

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
revive
serenity
subside
flagrant

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
ethical
commemorate
sugar pill
extenuating

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
liability
repel
regurgitate
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
plaudits
immoderate
advance
sociable

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."