ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 401534 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
belated
penurious
garish
advance

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
derelict
interminable
crafty
impenitent

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
appraise
comfort
euphoria
iridescent

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
derivative
negate
propitious
beneficial

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
egotist
command
repel
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."