ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 990004 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
archetypal
opponent
frugal
repel

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
rehash
corrupt
pantomime
curtail

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
plaudits
impartial
camaraderie
buffer

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
grandiose
facade
extant

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
extant
keen
melodious
revoke

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."