ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 471385 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
stealth
euphoria
exculpate
defiant

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
heinous
stealth
upbraid
appalling

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
mediate
corrosive
ominous
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
revive
prudent
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
demeanor
entertain
stifle
incumbent

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."