ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 242452 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.96
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1 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
raucous
pale
brandish
obnoxious

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
ramble
facade
refurbish
untouchable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
antidote
polarize
buffer

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The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
fidelity
regurgitate
aesthete
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
proximity
beneficial
solace
excessive

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The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."