ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 169668 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
exception
gravity
meticulous
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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
pomp
genial
insinuate

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
conduit
incongruous
regale

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The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
censure
systematic
elusive

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
trove
incongruous
composed
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."