ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 395759 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
Score 0% 77%

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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
punctual
prune
improbable
flagrant

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
inauspicious
incisive
aesthete

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
recrimination
dreary
epitaph
aesthete

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
polarize
immoderate
retroactive
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
eloquent
grandiose
methodical

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."