ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 46547 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
mediate
rescue
derivative
insinuate

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
melodious
antidote
dulcet
repel

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
flourish
mitigating
brandish
moderate

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Moderate most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
medium
obnoxious
redouble
moderate

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
brandish
articulate
foil
ethical

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."