ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 757378 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
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1 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pale
finite
rancorous
commemorate

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
onset
avian
improbable
impenitent

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
liability
demeanor
divide
mandate

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
flaw
intricate
extant
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
dubious
patron
exalt
absolve

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."