ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 558456 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
roam
euphoria
extenuating
untenable

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
finite
ramble
postponement
regale

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
manifest
surplus
exculpate
untenable

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
genial
corroborate
bird–like
penurious

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

5 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
demean
vulgar
parity
exception

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."