ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 553972 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
corrosive
advance
awe
mundane

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
sociable
awe
onset

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
appalling
corrective
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
illuminate
abate
surplus

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
rancorous
pale
entangle

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."