ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 803489 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
Score 0% 78%

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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
punctual
repentant
rescue
unscrupulous

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
advantageous
catastrophic
polarize
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
insolence
untouchable
deferment

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
curtail
entertain
ramble
accommodate

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
cunning
nurture
corroborate
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."