ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 20168 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advance
disconcert
fragile
surplus

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
epitaph
flaw
oblivious
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
corrective
parade
incumbent
civility

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
cunning
pliant
ecstatic
clarity

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
combative
exalt
suppress
adversary

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."