ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 990140 Results

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1 Absolve most nearly means:
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anthology
heed
antidote
exculpate

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Pathos most nearly means:
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epitaph
embellish
compassion
eloquent

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
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extenuating
dupe
apathetic
deferment

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Comprehensible most nearly means:
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impenitent
raucous
lenient
intelligle

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The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Turpitude most nearly means:
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cunning
benefactor
prominence
corruption

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The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."