ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 347979 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
plaudits
exculpate
accentuate
prudent

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
precept
comparable
pretentious
absolve

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
80% Answer Correctly
revoke
placebo
flaunt
tardy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
nurture
pretense
anthology
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
flourish
complicated
derelict
rail

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."