ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 489710 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
prune
rescue
promote
apathetic

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
impenitent
proximity
fickle

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
classic
eulogy
fidelity
heed

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
equitable
cushion
perception
deferment

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
heed
defiant
finite

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."