ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 196669 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
condone
demeanor
patron
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
mundane
exception
distortion

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
accentuate
advance
exasperation
comprehensible

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
enormous
regale
foil
rail

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
exception
flaunt
proximity

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."