ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 811463 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
solace
apathetic
disconcert
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
moderate
fragile
vulgar
mandate

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
genial
adversary
rescue
aerate

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
demean
delight
redouble
salvage

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
surly
retroactive
curtail
benefactor

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."