ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 683190 Results

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1 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
anthology
exculpate
mediate

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
mundane
distortion
pompous
comparable

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
accessible
glorify
interminable
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
evident
fickle
epistolary
advantageous

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Fickle most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
raspy
erratic
antidote
foil

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."