ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 808316 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
promote
seriousness
placebo
epistolary

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
penurious
rescue
inflammatory
methodical

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
extenuating
eloquent
classic
punctual

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
fidelity
plaudits
condone
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
dubious
interminable
facade
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."