ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 455862 Results

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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
immoderate
rancorous
turpitude
advance

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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 immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Drab most nearly means:
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civility
archaic
dreary
augment

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The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 Exasperation most nearly means:
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appraise
embellish
irritation
incongruous

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The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
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fickle
recrimination
highlight
commemorate

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The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
exception
oblige
onset
meticulous

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The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."