ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 327879 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
Score 0% 77%

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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
recrimination
advance
conduit
inflammatory

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
defiant
accentuate
antiquated
foil

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
commemorate
incisive
fidelity
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
immoderate
appalling
timid
salvage

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
eloquent
composed
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."