ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 558227 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
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1 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
ethical
distortion
rhapsody

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
diffident
odious
incongruous
prune

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
stealth
exasperation
disdain

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
eulogy
accommodate
mandate
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
accentuate
proximity
disposition
conduit

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."