ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 593113 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
exalt
heinous
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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
incidental
aesthete
periodic
petty

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The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
incongruous
shorten
turmoil
civility

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
trove
heinous
meticulous

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
aerate
extol
insinuate
commonplace

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The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."