ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 70757 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advance
ploy
brandish
derivative

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
equitable
lurid
moderate
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
command
moderate
immoderate
surplus

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
stern
implausible
homage
exalt

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
beneficial
exasperation
corrosive
mind

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."