ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 597513 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
Score 0% 70%

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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
negate
advance
equitable
eulogy

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
celebrated
entertain
retroactive
prune

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 Rehash most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
extenuating
stealth
scamper
review

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
anthology
derivative
pretentious

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
impenitent
gaudy
raucous
abate

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."