ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 331610 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
servile
rescue
facade
benevolent

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
elate
servile
mandate

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
accommodate
oblivious
scamper

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
embellish
penurious
blowhard
disdain

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
ploy
epistolary
surly
implement

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."