ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 509220 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
lurid
incisive
flourish
exculpate

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
disconcert
conduit
melodious
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
finite
eulogy
aggressive
implausible

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
celebrated
medium
inflammatory
benevolent

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
genial
pretense
favorable
brandish

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."