ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 131205 Results

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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
revoke
flaunt
defect
insinuate

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
parity
stealth
regale
advance

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
corrosive
futile
combustion

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
pallid
brandish
mandate

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
absolve
glorify
archaic

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."