ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 312336 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
corrosive
methodical
exculpate
extant

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
genial
incisive
demean
insolence

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
incongruous
shimmering
incisive
gravity

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
raucous
prominence
apathetic
urge

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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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
meticulous
apathetic
eloquent
brandish

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The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."