ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 598359 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
corrective
benevolent
embellish

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
futile
suspect
brandish

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advance
scapegoat
accommodate
negate

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

4 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
conduit
salvage
scorn
demeanor

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
induce
moderate
impudence
scamper

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."