ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 628314 Results

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1 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
mediate
aerate
celebrated

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
eloquent
ecstatic
brandish
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
derivative
negate
handicap
servile

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pale
supple
ploy
foil

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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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
raspy
induce
igniting
civility

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."