ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 75860 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
extol
implausible
precept
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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
derelict
discern
parade
salvage

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
perception
induce
blame
disdain

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
derivative
trim
archetypal
buffer

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
seriousness
mandate
appraise
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."