ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 808942 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
flagrant
salvage
nurture
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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
facade
comprehensible
immoderate

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
liability
opportune
unnerve
incidental

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
derelict
abate
frugal

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
impenitent
incisive
deferment

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."