ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 12006 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
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1 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
refurbish
revive
cure
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pretentious
comparable
exculpate
insolence

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
flagrant
destitute
refurbish
flaunt

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
curtail
epistolary
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
defect
extant
fraud
elate

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."