ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 928293 Results

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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
revive
rail
eloquent
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
impenitent
roam
curtail
recrimination

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
appraise
cunning
facade
strict

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
nurture
appraise
placebo
exculpate

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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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
archaic
incongruous
trim
solace

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."