ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 921684 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

Review

1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
indecorous
eloquent
regale

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
corroborate
artless
abate
retroactive

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
antidote
impudent
trove
flaunt

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
mandate
obnoxious
recrimination
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
rancorous
extenuating
induce
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."