ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 661632 Results

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1 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
cunning
indecorous
oblivious
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
insinuate
enhance
corrosive
turpitude

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
extant
surplus
regale
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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
demeanor
eloquent
surfeit
melee

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
compulsion
untenable
refurbish

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."