ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 252020 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
epitaph
pale
entangle
colossal

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
buffer
observe
aerate
derelict

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
repentant
extenuating
mundane
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
defiant
repentant
turpitude

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
accessible
merciful
lenient
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."