ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 572212 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

Review

1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
compulsion
aesthete
embellish
glorify

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
eulogy
brandish
corroborate
accessible

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
punctual
advantageous
surfeit
demeanor

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
archaic
ecstatic
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
disdain
turmoil
disconcert
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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."