ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 966657 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exculpate
epistolary
garish
composed

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
insolence
appalling
periodic

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
equitable
accommodate
grandiose
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
impudence
ethical
belated

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
benevolent
curtail
cognition
regale

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."