ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 111290 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
stern
salvage
rescue
archetypal

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
appraise
erratic
promote
stern

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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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
commemorate
gargantuan
servile
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
opportune
disconcert
prominence

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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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
avian
pomp
lurid

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The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."