ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 931006 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
accentuate
eulogy
futile

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
rhapsody
abate
brandish

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
moderate
regurgitate
sameness
recrimination

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mask
corroborate
stifle
corrective

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
awe
beneficial
proximity

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."