ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 802263 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
fidelity
homage
beneficial
dubious

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exculpate
pallid
derelict
insinuate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
eloquent
corroborate
inflammatory
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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
placebo
exasperation
pantomime
strategem

Solution
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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
naive
repel
humble
elusive

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."