ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 16487 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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
dubious
rescue
benefactor
clarity

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
enormous
stern
archetypal
combative

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
meticulous
pomp
objectionable
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
redouble
combustion
abate
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
revoke
igniting
accentuate
melodious

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."