ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 292713 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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
iridescent
rescue
immoderate
prudent

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
accommodate
pretentious
meticulous
elate

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
meticulous
distortion
salvage

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
retroactive
absolve
rancorous
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
frail
flagrant
censure

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."