ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 365836 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advance
heinous
pallid
corroborate

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
melodious
sparing
interminable
retroactive

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
repel
adorn
incidental
preclude

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
celebrated
colossal
garish
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
demean
advantageous
catastrophic

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."