ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 699393 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
rescue
buffer
accessible

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
plaudits
written
precept
grandiose

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
clairvoyance
demeanor
moderate

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
incisive
repulse
retroactive
implement

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
comprehensible
flaunt
moderate

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."