ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 135400 Results

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1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
augment
pretense
glorify
diffident

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
commemorate
handicap
combustion
exalt

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
supple
apathetic
combative
evident

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
exculpate
preclude
implausible
frugal

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
insolence
incidental
akin
civility

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."