ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 431583 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
obnoxious
stifle
egotist

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
aerate
combustion
pretentious
untouchable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
58% Answer Correctly
divination
mediate
flaunt
revoke

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 Promote most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
benevolent
gruff
ethical
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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
cunning
parity
pliant
incisive

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."