ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 256997 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
entangle
discern
drab
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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
elusive
rule
adversary
extant

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
pretense
condone
archaic
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
repel
naive
dupe
solace

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
curtail
caustic
diffident
turpitude

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."