ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 666199 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
absolve
rehash
fragile

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
embellish
pathos
servile
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
illuminate
intricate
fragile
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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
channel
untenable
placebo
plaudits

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
grandiose
rescue
accessible
sociable

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."