ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 916498 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.91
Score 0% 78%

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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
fidelity
supple
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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
turmoil
shimmering
ramble
raspy

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
rail
review
compulsion
negate

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
beat
insinuate
distortion
plaudits

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
diffident
demean
stifle
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."