ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 732141 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
straddle
corrosive
epitaph
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
corrective
redouble
intricate
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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
meticulous
accentuate
igniting
celebrated

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
solace
pretense
preclude

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
absolve
evasive
refurbish
nurture

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 refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."