ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 766481 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
awe
eloquent
dash
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
patron
opportune
drab
scapegoat

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
periodic
prune
excessive
heinous

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
demean
futile
flaw
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
augment
prominence
exculpate
inflammatory

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."