ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 489814 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
manifest
incidental
grandiose
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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
turmoil
rehash
dubious

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
mediate
inauspicious
retroactive
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
surplus
demeanor
incidental
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
oblivious
servile
inflammatory
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."