ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 293237 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.13
Score 0% 83%

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1 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
frugal
awe
unscrupulous
rescue

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
insolence
rehash
antidote
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
extol
facade
admired
archaic

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
naive
ethical
nearness
grandiose

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
exception
facade
polarize
systematic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."