ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 173467 Results

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Correct 0 3.19
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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
exculpate
absolve
implausible
penurious

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
oblivious
ramble
regale
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
benefactor
sociable
petty
aerate

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
lenient
incumbent
insinuate
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
stealth
frugal
exasperation

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."