ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 60108 Results

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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
epistolary
exculpate
corrosive
demean

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
advantageous
shimmering
aerate
extant

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The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
refurbish
duplicity
jocularity
nurture

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The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
appraise
handicap
augment
comparable

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The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
melee
sparing
untenable
corrective

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."