ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 814566 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
Score 0% 76%

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1 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
scamper
review
derivative
brandish

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
gruff
accessible
rescue
stifle

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
keen
epitaph
mandate
drub

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
epitaph
vulgar
lurid
clarity

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
condone
harsh
flaunt
aerate

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."