ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 201328 Results

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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
abate
stealth
inflammatory
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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
promote
evident
exception
deferment

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The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
gravity
impassive
flaw
derelict

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The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
demean
derivative
exasperation

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The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
pathos
cache
appalling
eulogy

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The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."