ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 688190 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
homage
futile
mediate
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
elate
rescue
embellish
retroactive

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
incumbent
equitable
loyalty
turpitude

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
celebrated
gruff
repulse
ethical

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
flaw
ploy
extol

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."