ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 225186 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
epistolary
apathetic
redouble
pale

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
serenity
precept
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
duplicity
camaraderie
disconcert
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
epistolary
brandish
solace
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
flourish
induce
prompt
raspy

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."