ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 608543 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
accentuate
melee
exculpate
fidelity

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
implausible
glaring
extol
civility

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
propitious
pretentious
antidote

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
strict
rancorous
indecorous
diffident

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
punctual
celebrated
dupe
regale

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."