ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 788320 Results

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1 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
conduit
interminable
anomaly
untenable

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
apathetic
comparable
improbable
naive

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exculpate
nurture
inviolable
melee

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
dubious
incumbent
lurid

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
derelict
straddle
eloquent
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."