ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 189933 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
turpitude
flaw
advance
pantomime

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
frugal
heed
avian
spew

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
60% Answer Correctly
illuminate
genial
punctual
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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
plaudits
celebrated
incumbent

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
aerate
entertain
exception
implausible

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."