ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 553901 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
immoderate
corrosive
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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
ethical
melodious
urge
deferment

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
dubious
polarize
evident
stifle

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
perception
distortion
implausible
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
genial
commemorate
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."