ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 124888 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.99
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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
advance
pallid
recrimination

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
immoderate
discern
plaudits
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
drab
igniting
scapegoat
opportune

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
exception
promote
finite
tardy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
curtail
comfort
illuminate

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."