ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 840427 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
raucous
rescue
melee
conduit

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
prudent
accommodate
fastidious
exasperation

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
inviolable
demeanor
obdurate
entangle

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
regale
incongruous
genial

Solution
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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
ecstatic
colossal
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."