ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 164845 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
genial
corroborate
apathetic
compulsion

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
ploy
incidental
exculpate
precept

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Lenient most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
merciful
euphoria
authoritarian
discern

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
indecorous
regurgitate
courtesy
flagrant

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
absolve
limited
aerate
grandiose

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."