ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 985555 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.14
Score 0% 83%

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1 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
83% Answer Correctly
exception
scapegoat
stern
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
mundane
sugar pill
raspy
indecorous

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
ramble
clairvoyance
devastating
aesthete

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
beneficial
turmoil
cure
solace

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
fickle
nurture
cunning
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."