ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 216654 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
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1 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
inflammatory
ramble
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
approachable
unscrupulous
defiant
entangle

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
eloquent
frugal
euphoria
abate

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
precept
pale
comparable
awe

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
flourish
trove
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."