ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 787105 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
embellish
flagrant
combative

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
genial
contrite
trove
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
egotist
assess
rancorous
mediate

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
incisive
anthology
seriousness
exception

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
punctual
censure
appraise
corruption

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."