ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 850833 Results

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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
buffer
melodious
antidote

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
accentuate
incidental
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
flourish
pretense
corrupt
adversary

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The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
colossal
scamper
sociability
buffer

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The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
demean
beneficial
solace

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."