ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 862510 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
Score 0% 77%

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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
rescue
celebrated
foil

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
blame
aesthete
grandiose
proximity

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
commemorate
regale
punctual

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 commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
plaudits
moderate
recrimination
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
rancorous
enormous
gravity
elusive

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."