ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 628957 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
manifest
penurious
pale
drub

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
flaunt
counterclaim
methodical
plaudits

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
heinous
trove
defect
indecorous

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
ramble
meticulous
corrosive
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
entangle
comfort
plaudits
rancorous

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."