ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 883552 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
corrosive
sociable
exception

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
pretentious
subside
pathos
disdain

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
mediate
advance
demeanor
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
recrimination
defiant
serenity

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
gravity
living
salvage
exasperation

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."