ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 936918 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
ramble
derivative
accentuate
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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
pomp
scamper
insinuate

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
stern
onset
brandish
egotist

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
plaudits
channel
promote
deferment

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
command
egotist
repentant
trove

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."