ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 296536 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
delight
penurious
insolence

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
contrite
onset
drub

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
untenable
pallid
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
pomp
untenable
curtail
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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."