ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 220290 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pale
hedonism
flaw
moderate

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
elate
solace
odious
promote

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
ramble
manifest
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
aerate
commemorate
brawl
epitaph

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
fraud
strategem
serenity
polarize

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."