ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 9294 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
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1 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
futile
supple
surplus

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
rail
periodic
conduit

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
stifle
fickle
fidelity

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
lenient
peace
stern
demeanor

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
incumbent
induce
enormous
scamper

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."