ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 723681 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
redouble
parity
prune

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 parity is "Equality.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
compulsion
proximity
corroborate
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
combative
epitaph
obdurate
exception

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
naive
apathetic
methodical

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
incumbent
start
rehash
defiant

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."