ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 653981 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
Score 0% 77%

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1 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
liability
intelligle
benefactor
supple

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
lenient
rescue
stifle

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
raspy
adversary
honorable
fidelity

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
dubious
solace
frugal
strategem

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
cunning
lenient
peace
meticulous

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."