ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 917635 Results

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1 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
hedonism
pale
mundane
implement

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
shorten
incumbent
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
60% Answer Correctly
observe
adversary
plaudits
equitable

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
slavish
promote
melodious
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
absolve
discern
incidental
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."