ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 843475 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
rehash
insolence
censure

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
indecorous
periodic
appalling
gigantic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
disconcert
nurture
mitigating
ethical

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
implausible
prudent
raucous
elucidate

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
absolve
preclude
ecstatic
neutralize

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The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."