ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 788166 Results

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1 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
liability
caustic
rail
belated

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
mandate
proximity
fragile

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
limited
recrimination
pallid
mundane

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
aerate
moderate
buffer
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
extenuating
oblivious
extol
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."