ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 911184 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
aesthete
elate
diffident

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
frugal
onset
prominence

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
suspect
comparable
regurgitate
meticulous

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
civility
repentant
accentuate
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
impenitent
remedial
moderate
duplicity

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."