ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 396413 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
futile
rescue
curtail
regale

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
indecorous
impudent
benefactor
corrective

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
illuminate
flaw
accessible
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
immoderate
augment
appraise
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
implement
belated
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."