ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 252185 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
incidental
entangle
curtail
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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
iridescent
defiant
drub

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
periodic
indecorous
manifest

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
surly
celebrated
oblivious
raucous

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
incite
drab
compulsion
curtail

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."