ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 102561 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
rehash
pleasant
ethical
preclude

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
ethical
delight
trove
prudent

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
condone
scamper
procrastinate
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
turpitude
divide
lurid
induce

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 Promote most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
opportune
periodic
advance
intricate

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."