ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 134034 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
advance
mediate
ploy
rail

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
impenitent
crafty
clairvoyance
incidental

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Liability most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
frugal
elusive
handicap
disconcert

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
supple
ramble
periodic

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
inviolable
comparable
entertain
fidelity

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."