ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 868086 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
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1 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
exasperation
extenuating
polarize

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
connoisseur
melee
interminable
moderate

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 Garish most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
methodical
melee
buffer
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
celebrated
egotist
garish
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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
refurbish
demeanor
homage
serenity

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."