ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 613150 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
straddle
advantageous
rowdy
melee

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
raucous
clarity
mandate

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
repel
slavish
regale
exasperation

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
compulsion
corroborate
genial
futile

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
hedonism
antidote
advance
straddle

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."