ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 510713 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
extol
mandate
advance
methodical

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
foil
retroactive
defect
aerate

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
37% Answer Correctly
facade
moderate
banal
discern

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
seriousness
iridescent
avian
euphoria

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
trove
anthology
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."