ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 29865 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.75
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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
elate
advance
illuminate
catastrophic

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
indecorous
delay
buffer
immoderate

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
trove
imply
opportune
manifest

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
clarity
compassion
insolence
incisive

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
repentant
facade
illuminate

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The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."