ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 809422 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exculpate
anthology
flaw
inflammatory

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
accentuate
lenient
rowdy
drub

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
antidote
apathetic
obnoxious
classic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
punctual
exasperation
adversary
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
immoderate
grandiose
proximity
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."