ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 721788 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
Score 0% 78%

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1 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
prune
egotist
rescue
insinuate

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
tardy
fidelity
parity
demeanor

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
pathos
trim
curtail
incongruous

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
censure
equitable
nearness
finite

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
cunning
scapegoat
solace

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."