ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 892686 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Repentant most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
contrite
melodious
plaudits
eulogy

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
conduit
incisive
aesthete
rescue

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
extenuating
gravity
seriousness
benevolent

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
immoderate
entertain
proximity

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
antidote
ecstatic
blame
onset

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."