ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 205220 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
Score 0% 76%

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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
benefactor
flagrant
courtesy
refurbish

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Punctual most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
prompt
exception
compulsion
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
exasperation
elucidate
benevolent
corroborate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
methodical
prune
inappropriate
colossal

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Promote most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
advance
corrosive
archetypal
futile

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."