ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 258883 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
gruff
immoderate
liability

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
defect
combustion
exception
archetypal

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
induce
supple
aesthete
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 Disdain most nearly means:
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meticulous
equitable
scorn
ploy

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The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
pallid
dash
surplus
stifle

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."