ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 545779 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
repel
spew
polarize
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
melodious
hedonism
augment
mind

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
melodious
ethical
rehash
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
stifle
incongruous
futile

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."