ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 229630 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
appraise
frail
archetypal
liability

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
duplicity
serenity
futile

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
retroactive
exculpate
raucous
exception

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
meticulous
melee
repentant

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
awe
manifest
suppress
lenient

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."