ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 381617 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.77
Score 0% 75%

Review

1 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
incongruous
mundane
exculpate
commemorate

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
pretentious
negate
untouchable
inviolable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
distortion
inflammatory
punctual

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
promote
periodic
beneficial

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
diffident
ethical
suppress
lurid

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."