ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 372525 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
diffident
naive
advance
benefactor

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
defiant
fraud
inviolable
connoisseur

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
regale
punctual
accentuate

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
embellish
hedonism
implausible

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
meticulous
extol
gruesome
mandate

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."