ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 990133 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
pallid
insolence
flaunt

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
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methodical
epistolary
gruesome
diffident

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Fickle most nearly means:
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pomp
discern
erratic
accommodate

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
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buffoonery
egotist
inappropriate
fidelity

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
melodious
manifest
gravity
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."