ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 762592 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
repel
pathos
entangle

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
exasperation
serenity
foil

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
genial
regurgitate
compulsion
crafty

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
pomp
pliant
rancorous
diffident

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
fragile
turmoil
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."