ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 36279 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
eulogy
roam
fragile
stifle

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
placebo
extant
patron
flagrant

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
exception
benevolent
improbable
archetypal

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
aerate
manifest
humble
censure

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
polarize
rescue
intricate
fickle

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."