ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 983919 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
augment
precept
pale
penurious

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
censure
keen
civility
opportune

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
absolve
remedial
accommodate
corrective

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
genial
retroactive
meticulous
jocularity

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The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
intricate
hopeless
sociable

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."