ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 772362 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
regale
pale
polarize
brandish

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
artless
derivative
insolence
rancorous

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
precept
delay
antidote
penurious

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
frugal
charade
pathos
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
elucidate
moderate
entangle

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."