ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 930776 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
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1 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
condone
dubious
raspy

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
deferment
facade
equitable
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
distortion
conduit
untenable

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
disdain
condone
serene
ramble

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
combustion
lurid
illuminate

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."