ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 691005 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.91
Score 0% 78%

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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
extenuating
naive
duplicity
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 Promote most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
drab
advance
onset
parity

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
detect
supple
benevolent

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
archaic
buffoonery
shorten
redouble

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
ethical
curtail
pretense
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."