ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 962874 Results

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1 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
pretense
rowdy
penurious
rancorous

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
naive
exculpate
comparable
precept

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
extol
advance
disconcert
raucous

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
interminable
crafty
clarity
comparable

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
pretentious
melodious
ethical

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."