ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 305978 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
evident
egotist
inflammatory
fragile

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
prominence
brandish
liability
pretense

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
precept
censure
immoderate

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
pathos
dubious
pretense

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
incumbent
retrograde
pathos
anthology

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."