ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 554971 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
eulogy
periodic
rescue
untenable

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
demean
flaunt
handicap
parity

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
caustic
extenuating
accommodate

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
parity
avian
immoderate
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
penurious
articulate
punctual
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."