ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 558328 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
exception
surplus
dubious
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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
perception
entertain
insolence
embellish

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
polarize
mundane
methodical

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
incisive
commonplace
unscrupulous
implausible

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
oblivious
equitable
gargantuan
mitigating

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."