ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 501763 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
incisive
revive
rescue
accessible

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
genial
rancorous
assess
censure

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
turpitude
disdain
brandish
surfeit

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
charade
combustion
exalt
corrective

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
flaunt
complement
stifle
augment

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."