ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 550615 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
mundane
exculpate
colossal
absolve

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
meticulous
mundane
glorify
rancorous

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
supple
prune
mitigating
garish

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
avian
conduit
opportune
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
foil
patron
accommodate
archaic

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."