ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 136052 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
opportune
pantomime
incidental

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
careless
duplicity
implement
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
flaunt
advantageous
frugal
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
exception
deferment
incisive

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
repentant
surplus
redouble
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."