ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 646457 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.05
Score 0% 81%

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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
aerate
rescue
regale
commemorate

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
archetypal
belated
devastating
corrosive

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
flaunt
curtail
repulse
compulsion

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
awe
augment
shimmering
extol

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
flourish
facade
favorable
surplus

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."