ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 306783 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
aerate
exculpate
demeanor
servile

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
benevolent
censure
neutralize
extant

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
incisive
devastating
induce
pretense

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
exasperation
finite
prevent
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
recrimination
flaunt
oblilgatory
repel

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."