ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 163662 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
insolence
exculpate
impenitent
derelict

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
procrastinate
lenient
repentant

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
abate
stealth
refurbish
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
sociable
raspy
connoisseur
egotist

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
opportune
corrosive
mandate
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."