ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 614709 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pale
unscrupulous
appalling
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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Raucous most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
cunning
methodical
rowdy
nurture

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
appalling
moderate
retroactive
spew

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
antidote
timid
civility
interminable

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Commemorate most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
adversary
prune
observe
condone

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."