ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 554559 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
retroactive
avian
flaunt
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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
rail
benevolent
inflammatory
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
extenuating
clairvoyance
duplicity

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
moderate
manifest
igniting
colossal

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
straddle
benevolent
complicated
accessible

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."