ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 293040 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
appalling
distortion
advance
aesthete

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
accommodate
eloquent
urge

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The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
iridescent
gravity
exculpate
flaw

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
defiant
comfort
celebrated
adversary

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
heinous
implausible
fragile
merciful

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The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."