ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 928996 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
authoritarian
foil
incidental

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
obnoxious
grandiose
derelict

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
implement
incite
moderate
awe

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
fraud
furtiveness
celebrated
pretentious

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
drab
refurbish
propitious
punctual

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."