ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 285546 Results

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1 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
50% Answer Correctly
facade
augment
negate
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
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discern
nurture
pale
augment

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Meticulous most nearly means:
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fastidious
pomp
promote
disdain

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The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
regale
garish
homage
censure

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The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Comparable most nearly means:
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preclude
akin
equitable
celebrated

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The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."