ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 368068 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
solace
melee
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
servile
prominence
derelict

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
advantageous
elusive
pantomime
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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
ramble
penurious
prune

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
melee
equitable
veneration
gravity

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."