ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 424898 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
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1 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pomp
buffoonery
exculpate
adversary

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
revoke
repeated
placebo
serenity

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
lurid
perception
oblilgatory
disdain

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
condone
rehash
nearness
ramble

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
fragile
evasive
insolence
turmoil

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."