ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 727424 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.93
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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
penurious
dubious
naive
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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 Polarize most nearly means:
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mandate
mundane
disconcert
divide

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The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
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equitable
impassive
beneficial
hedonism

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
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condone
inauspicious
banal
retroactive

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
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stern
charade
heinous
melee

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."