ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 742786 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
perception
delay
appraise
aerate

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
lenient
eloquent
corrective

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
pathos
rail
benefactor
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
anthology
ecstatic
rescue
illuminate

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
supple
contrite
mundane
benevolent

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."