ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 479243 Results

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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
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hedonism
advance
brandish
promote

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
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fickle
pale
benefactor
corroborate

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The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

3 Prune most nearly means:
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appraise
trim
negate
awe

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The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
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salvage
flourish
egotist
dubious

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The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
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lucidity
plaudits
disconcert
flaunt

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The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."