ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 46258 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
inviolable
comparable
absolve
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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
elusive
eloquent
lenient

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
fraud
bird–like
eloquent

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
ethical
repel
ramble

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
belated
solace
servile
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."