ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 156918 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
accommodate
corrective
rescue
proximity

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
composed
combustion
opportune

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
corroborate
ramble
punctual

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
meticulous
advance
demean
opportune

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
serene
heed
pantomime
rancorous

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."