ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 375439 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.76
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1 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
refurbish
pomp
turmoil

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
placebo
excessive
absolve
precept

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
corrective
merciful
diffident
benefactor

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
methodical
inflammatory
pale
rail

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
parity
duplicity
methodical
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."