ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 793333 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
finite
methodical
buffoonery
exculpate

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
onset
liability
exasperation

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", 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."

3 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
eulogy
retroactive
complicated
belated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
avian
dreadful
celebrated
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
flaw
meticulous
disconcert
deceit

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The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."