ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 901554 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
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1 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
slavish
accessible
intricate
composed

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
extenuating
negate
elucidate
ramble

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The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
straddle
contortion
exalt
aesthete

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
gravity
baseless
inauspicious
clairvoyance

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The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
gargantuan
refurbish
elate

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."