ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 959795 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
Score 0% 78%

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1 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
opportune
abate
ramble
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 abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
imply
indecorous
retroactive
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
homage
flagrant
flaunt
civility

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
peace
surplus
genial

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
immoderate
surplus
onset
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."