ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 448261 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.94
Score 0% 79%

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1 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
melee
proximity
pleasant
straddle

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
corrective
exalt
advance
aesthete

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
tardy
eulogy
opportune
stifle

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
accentuate
extant
epistolary
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
archaic
courtesy
inviolable
extol

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."