ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 889175 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
pallid
turmoil
highlight
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
advantageous
implement
ecstatic

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
induce
incidental
condone
banal

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
incumbent
repulse
pathos
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
camaraderie
demean
ethical

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."