ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 236283 Results

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1 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exculpate
pretense
flagrant
equitable

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
derelict
humble
appalling
inviolable

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
incumbent
plaudits
written
diffident

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
placebo
finite
courtesy
abate

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
servile
naive
celebrated

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."