ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 743504 Results

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1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
gruff
highlight
comparable
archaic

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
fragile
periodic
meticulous

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
pantomime
raspy
extant
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
mandate
camaraderie
exculpate
periodic

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
celebrated
honorable
buffer
serenity

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."