ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 160526 Results

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1 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
comparable
advance
accentuate
raspy

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
heed
rail
derivative

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
clairvoyance
ethical
ploy

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
pretentious
elusive
vulgar
censure

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
74% Answer Correctly
flourish
meticulous
intensify
repentant

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The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."