ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 248740 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
heinous
eloquent
elate
advance

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
appalling
clarity
written
conduit

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
discern
onset
dreary
preclude

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
scapegoat
deferment
implement

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
straddle
benevolent
parity

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."