ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 735629 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.
81% Answer Correctly
advance
beneficial
penurious
clarity

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
pantomime
comfort
penurious
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
prune
composed
tardy
pallid

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
stern
cunning
corrosive
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
sociable
flaunt
stifle

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."