ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 931491 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
accentuate
elate
preclude
slavish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
eulogy
opportune
disposition
frugal

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
dubious
colossal
scamper

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
retroactive
elate
advantageous

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
mediate
embellish
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."