ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 837418 Results

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1 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
extant
pale
indecorous
mediate

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
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charade
untenable
implausible
futile

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
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rowdy
incumbent
elate
combustion

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The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
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extant
hopeless
regurgitate
pathos

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
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nurture
excessive
extant
finite

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The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."