ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 430447 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.82
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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
recrimination
ecstatic
pretentious
rescue

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
plaudits
sociable
equitable

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
euphoria
precept
flaunt

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90% Answer Correctly
gruff
entangle
aesthete
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
salvage
pantomime
benefactor
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."