ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 382755 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
elation
combative
deferment
accommodate

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
derivative
futile
pale
placebo

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
fragile
methodical
repentant
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
disconcert
collection
archaic
equitable

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
flourish
commemorate
rancorous

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."