ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 47002 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
penurious
exculpate
indecorous
curtail

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
grandiose
pretense
composed
neutralize

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
heed
seriousness
elusive
perception

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
pantomime
archetypal
meticulous
sparing

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
futile
melee
rule
recrimination

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."