ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 978106 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
extol
epitaph
ramble

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
stealth
prominence
ploy
corrupt

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
scamper
flourish
censure

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corroborate
sensualism
heinous
melodious

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
exalt
buffer
sugar pill
prune

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."