ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 711322 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
fraud
garish
genial
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
illuminate
clarity
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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
accentuate
arbitrate
raucous
entangle

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
adversary
interminable
composed

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
buffer
melodious
strategem
placebo

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."