ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 71961 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.09
Score 0% 62%

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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
raucous
advance
derelict
buffer

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
drab
flagrant
meticulous
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
plaudits
entertain
hedonism
flagrant

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 Repentant most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
futile
corrosive
contrite
finite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
surplus
combative
akin
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."