ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 254748 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
moderate
implausible
exculpate
impenitent

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 Incumbent most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
interminable
oblilgatory
turmoil
futile

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
iridescent
impassive
cunning
incisive

Solution
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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
flaw
methodical
pomp

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
civility
deferment
raspy

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."