ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 784329 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
iridescent
rescue
fraud
corroborate

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
drab
defiant
archetypal

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Garish most nearly means:
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gaudy
elusive
rancorous
extenuating

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The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
recrimination
disposition
proximity
insolence

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The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
diffident
placebo
regurgitate

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The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."