ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 191571 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
raspy
aerate
rescue
composed

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
meticulous
opportune
melodious

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
rancorous
contortion
accommodate
hedonism

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
sensualism
placebo
lenient

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
stern
sameness
perception
augment

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."