ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 868685 Results

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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
augment
absolve
mandate
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
finite
admired
combative
prudent

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

3 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
extenuating
equitable
ethical

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
conduit
honorable
comprehensible

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The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
polarize
pale
adversary
oblivious

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."