ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 253654 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pantomime
regale
punctual
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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
celebrated
timid
disdain
serenity

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
hedonism
flaw
beat
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
iridescent
prudent
scamper

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
scamper
clairvoyance
strict
exasperation

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."