ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 715475 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.09
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1 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
dubious
exculpate
egotist
ethical

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
rail
complement
pantomime
diffident

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
abate
commonplace
facade
accommodate

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
eloquent
authoritarian
chaos
precept

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
abate
promote
parity

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."