ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 579252 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
parity
censure
incidental

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
grandiose
pallid
perception

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
flagrant
appalling
aggressive
combustion

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
turmoil
condone
accommodate
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
opportune
remedial
rhapsody
celebrated

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."