ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 375724 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
embellish
buffer
exculpate
pretense

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
epistolary
placebo
polarize

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
corrective
flagrant
incumbent

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
placebo
pallid
sparing
fickle

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
melodious
sociability
inauspicious
garish

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."