ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 617714 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
distortion
prudent
exculpate
pantomime

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
frugal
pageantry
exalt
comparable

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
disdain
bird–like
elate
ramble

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
prune
devastating
equitable

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
benefactor
promote
augment

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."