ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 468153 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
promote
condone
rescue
gruff

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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
parity
corrosive
flagrant
tardy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
abate
parity
contrite
mediate

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
oblivious
equitable
indecorous

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
illuminate
mundane
lurid
chaos

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."