ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 464887 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
futile
exculpate
ramble
flaw

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
demean
authoritarian
anthology

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
serenity
corroborate
appalling
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
stifle
turmoil
pallid

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
supple
retrograde
epistolary
melodious

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."