ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 496085 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
solace
placebo
pale
elate

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
elusive
extant
repeated
untenable

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
lurid
civility
altruistic
corroborate

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
benefactor
corrective
civility

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
deferment
review
onset
buffer

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."