ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 932967 Results

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1 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
embellish
untenable
exculpate
surplus

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
clarity
induce
shimmering
advantageous

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The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
distortion
hedonism
augment

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The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
adversary
postponement
defiant

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The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
indecorous
commemorate
frugal

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The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."