ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 301297 Results

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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
genial
absolve
solace
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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
flourish
turmoil
opponent
accommodate

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
facade
inauspicious
implausible
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
raspy
egotist
clairvoyance
channel

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The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
retroactive
corrosive
highlight
accentuate

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."