ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 853382 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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
intricate
prominence
rescue
avian

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
condone
incidental
gaudy
antidote

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
flaunt
moderate
fickle
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
surplus
pageantry
demean

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
rehash
antidote
fickle

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."