ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 167359 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
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1 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
polarize
facade
intricate
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
jocularity
placebo
oblivious

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
serene
punctual
placebo
composed

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
raspy
avian
promote

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The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
surplus
fraud
condone

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."