ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 273103 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
composed
belated
incisive
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 composed is "calm.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
archaic
curtail
inauspicious
enormous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
condone
start
turmoil
benevolent

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The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
immoderate
disposition
pretense
extenuating

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The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
gargantuan
elusive
flagrant

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."