ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 670110 Results

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1 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
refurbish
pretentious
commonplace
flagrant

Solution
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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
futile
oxygenate
raucous
mandate

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
civility
pale
solace
authoritarian

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
indecorous
ploy
nurture
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
stern
appraise
excessive
antidote

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."