ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 561872 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
regale
rescue
parity
implausible

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

2 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
defiant
remedial
immoderate
heinous

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
authoritarian
incisive
turmoil

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
epitaph
disdain
corroborate

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
implement
disconcert
extant
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."