ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 335066 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
pallid
melee
negate
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

2 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
mundane
ramble
igniting
ethical

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
proximity
distortion
pale
flaunt

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
accentuate
accessible
impenitent

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
odious
awe
revoke
corrosive

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."