ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 733027 Results

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1 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
incisive
opportune
absolve

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
strict
colossal
melee
ethical

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
genial
lenient
commonplace
inflammatory

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
66% Answer Correctly
aesthete
neutralize
obnoxious
refurbish

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
avian
censure
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."