ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 593185 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
penurious
pretense
corrosive

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
genial
benevolent
gravity

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
careless
buffoonery
abate
appalling

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
dubious
fidelity
awe

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
incidental
aesthete
periodic
akin

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."