ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 771071 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
corrective
exculpate
turmoil
regale

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
supple
patron
disdain
exalt

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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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
meticulous
courtesy
belated
aerate

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
combustion
moderate
catastrophic
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

5 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
compulsion
plaudits
seditious
proximity

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The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."