ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 489741 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
surplus
advance
deferment
benefactor

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
gravity
homage
perception
turpitude

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
implausible
curtail
straddle
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
beneficial
raspy
serenity

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
extol
suppress
disdain
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."