ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 889332 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
exception
kudos
revoke
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
prominence
epitaph
buffoonery
pale

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
obnoxious
negate
avian

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
retroactive
extenuating
meticulous
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
aerate
oblivious
obdurate
discern

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."