ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 829090 Results

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1 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
appraise
exasperation
inauspicious
enormous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
assess
corroborate
nurture
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
compulsion
rescue
discern
commemorate

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
repel
blowhard
adversary
diffident

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
proximity
glorify
eloquent
insolence

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The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."