ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 387127 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.94
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1 Promote most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
advance
appalling
oblivious
incisive

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
onset
pallid
duplicity
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
parity
clairvoyance
lenient
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
serenity
illuminate
clarity

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
extol
intricate
scamper

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."