ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 178047 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
mundane
review
repel
incongruous

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Promote most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
derelict
stifle
inflammatory
advance

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
incidental
banal
avian
condone

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
retroactive
ramble
objectionable
appalling

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
naive
corroborate
intricate

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."