ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 296079 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
Score 0% 76%

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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
regale
obnoxious
civility

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
exalt
ecstatic
condone

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
meticulous
corrective
procrastinate
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
curtail
prominence
charade
insinuate

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
scamper
admired
promote
eloquent

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."