ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 148588 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
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1 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
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censure
trove
pale
heinous

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
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benevolent
diffident
opportune
irritation

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The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
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augment
unscrupulous
stifle
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
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camaraderie
futile
pathos
reanimate

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The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Insolence most nearly means:
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heinous
egotist
epistolary
impudence

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The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."