ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 404636 Results

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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
derelict
exculpate
raucous
melee

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
futile
glaring
camaraderie
advantageous

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
scapegoat
recrimination
disconcert

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
flourish
recrimination
repulse
impenitent

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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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
corrosive
pliant
aesthete
rehash

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."