ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 586180 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
proximity
celebrated
incongruous

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
brandish
assess
hedonism
appalling

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
combative
egotist
pomp
pale

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
exasperation
prune
embroil
condone

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
pantomime
defect
prune
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."