ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 366161 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
fragile
apathetic
exculpate
lurid

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
apathetic
admired
scamper
interminable

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
adversary
supple
demeanor
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
inauspicious
methodical
pretentious

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
epistolary
aerate
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."