ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 495940 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
civility
pale
brandish
distortion

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
pomp
garish
equitable

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
censure
evasive
melee
extenuating

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
repentant
awe
implausible
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
drab
pomp
corrective
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."