ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 597810 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
mandate
fidelity
rescue
civility

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
methodical
heed
roam
benefactor

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
rail
epitaph
procrastinate
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
antidote
ploy
buffer
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
fraud
brandish
ramble
pompous

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."