ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 373452 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advance
compulsion
insinuate
fraud

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
discern
onset
pantomime
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
parity
diffident
comfort
curtail

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
plaudits
awe
censure
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
censure
ecstatic
appraise
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."