ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 367539 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
appalling
illuminate
inflammatory
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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Euphoria most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
manifest
scamper
promote
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
futile
exalt
polarize
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
cunning
prune
gruff
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
foil
avian
prominence
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."