ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 935552 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
frail
redouble
precept
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
punctual
medium
derivative
diffident

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
aesthete
accentuate
sugar pill

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 procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
banal
obnoxious
defiant
anthology

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
comparable
adversary
ecstasy
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."