ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 842890 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
mundane
exculpate
rancorous
eloquent

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
pretentious
collection
lenient
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
mandate
liability
polarize
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", 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."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
conduit
recrimination
merciful
flaw

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
artless
raspy
implement
colossal

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."