ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 160961 Results

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1 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
salvage
epistolary
servile

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
mundane
scamper
rancorous
highlight

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The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
duplicity
extenuating
gruff
advance

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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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
cunning
promote
urge
salvage

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
straddle
living
trove
benefactor

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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."