ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 451770 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
apathetic
pomp
rhapsody

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
drab
adorn
stealth
turmoil

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
incite
accentuate
melee

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
equitable
compulsion
antidote
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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
condone
exalt
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."