ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 703245 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
onset
supple
defiant
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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
foil
spew
exception
deferment

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
pantomime
condone
advantageous
deferment

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
eulogy
preclude
punctual
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
accentuate
ploy
elucidate
melodious

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."