ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 689770 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
augment
unscrupulous
procrastinate

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
pretentious
incite
insolence
archetypal

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
corroborate
aggressive
drub
rehash

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
comprehensible
comparable
punctual

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
augment
rehash
assess
regale

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."