ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 179855 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
entangle
indecorous
induce
exculpate

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
composed
trim
accommodate

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Conduit most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
trove
accommodate
promote
channel

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The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
perception
facade
pleasant
defiant

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The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
salvage
placebo
prominence
repulse

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The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."