ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 409218 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

Review

1 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
discern
exalt
pleasant
incisive

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
melee
unnerve
disconcert
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
glorify
euphoria
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
rule
exasperation
plaudits
redouble

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Promote most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
turpitude
incumbent
advance
pomp

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."