ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 712915 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
punctual
moderate
advance
archetypal

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
extol
contortion
turmoil
absolve

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
liability
adversary
retroactive

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", 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 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
polarize
scapegoat
flourish
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
supple
counterclaim
naive

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."