ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 314504 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
advantageous
placebo
sociable
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
incisive
genial
cunning

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
belated
interminable
mandate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
eulogy
placebo
sensualism
extol

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pale
recrimination
facade
unscrupulous

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."