ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 946771 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
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
sugar pill
straddle
brandish
benefactor

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
euphoria
aesthete
corrupt
archetypal

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beneficial
sociability
negate
trove

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
garish
beneficial
rehash

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
illuminate
incumbent
rescue
impenitent

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."