ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 699017 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
periodic
accommodate
refurbish
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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
perception
urge
insinuate

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
frugal
cognition
pretense
buffer

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
deferment
rancorous
untouchable
extenuating

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
onset
excessive
defiant
pallid

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."