ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 159551 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
insinuate
advance
fraud
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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
scamper
insolence
composed

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
plaudits
manifest
accessible

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
trove
turmoil
sensualism
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
pathos
pleasant
retroactive

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."