ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 871645 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
garish
extol
exculpate
heinous

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrective
corrupt
meticulous
untenable

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
colossal
punctual
evasive
commemorate

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
fickle
distortion
elation
flaw

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The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
avian
ethical
adorn
regale

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."