ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 626669 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
turmoil
genial
moderate
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Promote most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
composed
aerate
advance
celebrated

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
anthology
insolence
upbraid
punctual

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
genial
implement
penurious
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
supple
authoritarian
glorify
epistolary

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."