ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 47877 Results

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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
extenuating
frugal
pallid
collection

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
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oblivious
prudent
pale
ramble

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
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advance
untenable
benefactor
insinuate

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
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opponent
iridescent
polarize
epistolary

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
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preclude
inappropriate
promote
accommodate

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."