ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 147257 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advance
incumbent
inflammatory
flaunt

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
trove
anthology
scorn
preclude

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
surplus
genial
redouble
regale

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
indecorous
complement
naive
beneficial

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
derelict
inviolable
combustion

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."