ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 522417 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Promote most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
advance
corroborate
interminable
indecorous

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
proximity
courtesy
stifle

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
adversary
epitaph
scamper

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
duplicity
facade
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
moderate
epitaph
rail

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."