ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 959618 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
genial
drub
repel
celebrated

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
hedonism
cunning
retroactive

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
intricate
benefactor
adorn
nurture

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
exception
drab
comprehensible

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The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
grandiose
liability
harsh
melee

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."