ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 290784 Results

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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
frugal
abate
crafty
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
avian
insolence
serenity
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
elate
flaw
catastrophic
pale

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The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
ramble
hedonism
exculpate
futile

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
mediate
servile
pallid

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."