ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 229687 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pale
comparable
raucous
pallid

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
meticulous
melee
repentant

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
solace
adversary
glaring
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
genial
compulsion
anthology
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advantageous
incumbent
verify
indecorous

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."