ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 618732 Results

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1 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
diffident
promote
exculpate
drab

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
moderate
appalling
unnerve
pomp

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
penurious
intricate
archetypal
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
penurious
augment
renown
diffident

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
genial
negate
gravity
igniting

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The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."