ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 320196 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
Score 0% 78%

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1 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
extol
pale
genial
inflammatory

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
delay
clarity
beneficial
meticulous

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
disdain
opponent
celebrated
advantageous

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
egotist
elate
indecorous

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
exasperation
diffident
euphoria

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."