ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 476016 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
pantomime
glorify
salvage
meticulous

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
corrosive
epistolary
negate

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
foil
baseless
induce
archaic

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
elusive
archetypal
buffer
dulcet

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
60% Answer Correctly
archaic
observe
gargantuan
lenient

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."