ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 727190 Results

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1 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
repel
exculpate
fickle
refurbish

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
induce
iridescent
lurid

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
unscrupulous
exalt
supple

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
pleasant
accentuate
incidental
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
exasperation
deferment
demean
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."