ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 404907 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
incidental
rescue
ramble
exalt

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
mediate
patron
genial
eloquent

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
raspy
surplus
incisive

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
disdain
remedial
straddle
pomp

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
anthology
benefactor
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."