ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 490604 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.87
Score 0% 57%

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1 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
condone
corroborate
equitable
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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
corrosive
archaic
sparing
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
incisive
regurgitate
stealth
banal

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
intricate
foil
flourish
sociable

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
colossal
elusive
procrastinate
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."