ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 723479 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
negate
flourish
surplus
exculpate

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
extenuating
comfort
meticulous
insolence

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
buffer
frugal
lucidity
periodic

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
gravity
accessible
devastating
comparable

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The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
heinous
meticulous
veneration
rancorous

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."