ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 309129 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
polarize
awe
preclude
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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
scapegoat
servile
derelict

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
appalling
heed
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
incongruous
naive
euphoria
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
apathetic
corrupt
duplicity
heed

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."