ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 234647 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
insolence
illuminate
iridescent

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
finite
flourish
stern
sameness

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
plaudits
comfort
turmoil
extant

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
aesthete
melodious
composed

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
gruff
corroborate
advantageous
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."