ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 133573 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.94
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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
exculpate
disconcert
epistolary
polarize

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
baseless
appalling
redouble
belated

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
diffident
rhapsody
dulcet
interminable

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 Comparable most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
advantageous
akin
interminable
celebrated

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
straddle
servile
nurture
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."