ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 771838 Results

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1 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
civility
immoderate
gravity

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
scapegoat
sociable
implausible

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
mundane
epitaph
methodical

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
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cushion
preclude
stifle
comparable

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The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
surplus
hopeless
immoderate
futile

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The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."