ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 678512 Results

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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
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advance
sociable
flourish
mundane

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
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insolence
fragile
patron
benevolent

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The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
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liability
manifest
ecstatic
gruesome

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The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Untenable most nearly means:
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clairvoyance
lenient
benefactor
baseless

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The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Anthology most nearly means:
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collection
accommodate
liability
civility

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The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."