ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 459178 Results

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1 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
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systematic
parity
flourish
insolence

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The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
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plaudits
surly
extant
redouble

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The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
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combustion
procrastinate
belated
compassion

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Ecstatic most nearly means:
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augment
overjoyed
corroborate
indecorous

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The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
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euphoria
placebo
compulsion
excessive

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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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."