ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 811457 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
Score 0% 76%

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1 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
pallid
gargantuan
ramble
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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
strict
finite
fragile
extol

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
disdain
patron
penurious
rail

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
anthology
repel
accentuate

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
diffident
harsh
retroactive
equitable

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."