ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 507735 Results

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1 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
revive
plaudits
anthology

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
petty
abate
appalling
repentant

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 appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

3 Commemorate most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
observe
ethical
melodious
defiant

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
86% Answer Correctly
adversary
raspy
gigantic
proximity

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
incumbent
compassion
disconcert
heinous

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."