ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 985996 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
straddle
implausible
gravity
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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
incite
compulsion
derelict
anthology

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
discern
extant
corrosive

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
epistolary
dreadful
gravity
oblivious

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
elusive
corrective
naive
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."