ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 313451 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
retroactive
revoke
camaraderie
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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
hedonism
pale
ecstatic
nurture

Solution
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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
buffoonery
pretense
censure

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
awe
entangle
melee
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
archetypal
compulsion
aggressive
genial

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."