ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 54525 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
adversary
flaunt
proximity

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
stealth
frugal
mandate

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
entangle
equitable
neutralize
drab

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
epistolary
propitious
pathos

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
fragile
mitigating
corrosive
gravity

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."