ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 184005 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advance
anthology
compulsion
derelict

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
flaw
akin
exception
euphoria

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
antidote
gravity
counterclaim
dubious

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
derivative
pathos
onset
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
elate
authoritarian
spew
benefactor

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."