ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 20962 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
aerate
advance
foil

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
precept
hedonism
adorn
liability

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
untenable
facade
solace

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
futile
pallid
illuminate
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
periodic
flourish
methodical
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."