ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 25358 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
periodic
plaudits
commemorate
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
plaudits
methodical
evasive
naive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
disdain
manifest
scamper
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
aesthete
dupe
ecstatic
duplicity

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advance
appalling
naive
clarity

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."