ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 502690 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
surplus
accommodate
discern
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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
frugal
corrosive
accessible
oblige

Solution
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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
straddle
eloquent
prevent
corrective

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
genial
meticulous
epistolary
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
commemorate
censure
fidelity
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."