ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 910415 Results

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1 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
epistolary
exculpate
regurgitate

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
anthology
veneration
trove
surplus

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
nurture
serene
civility

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
periodic
neutralize
flaw
archetypal

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
rail
strict
negate
melodious

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."