ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 14919 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.93
Score 0% 79%

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1 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pale
derivative
rhapsody
corroborate

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
exalt
prompt
buffer

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
rancorous
diffident
enormous
avian

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
prune
procrastinate
cognition
exception

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
foil
rehash
shorten
mediate

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."