ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 143628 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.82
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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
redouble
frugal
supple
rescue

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
pomp
corrosive
compassion
promote

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
lucidity
deferment
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
accentuate
collection
benefactor
foil

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
epistolary
excessive
serenity
nurture

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."