ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 757631 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
facade
incongruous
foil

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
inflammatory
duplicity
demeanor

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
penurious
illuminate
flourish
command

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
repentant
sparing
demeanor
ethical

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
repel
euphoria
subside
precept

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."