ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 339268 Results

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1 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
exasperation
archetypal
untenable

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Garish most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
preclude
egotist
gaudy
trove

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
anthology
elate
pallid

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
pathos
promote
advance
intricate

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
adversary
epistolary
penurious

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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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."