ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 426934 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
adversary
advance
epistolary
eulogy

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
embellish
promote
exasperation
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
insolence
opportune
command
condone

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
pantomime
interminable
favorable
stealth

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
divide
revive
buffoonery
flourish

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."