ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 297932 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.75
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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
salvage
inscription
scapegoat
commemorate

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
duplicity
surfeit
apathetic
fragile

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
rehash
scapegoat
retroactive
delight

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
accentuate
abate
rescue
derivative

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
absolve
impenitent
devastating
finite

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."