ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 388311 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
induce
opponent
turpitude
salvage

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
intricate
stern
rescue
refurbish

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
appraise
gravity
stifle

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
manifest
buffer
postponement
epistolary

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
straddle
camaraderie
repentant

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."