ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 793661 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
rehash
derivative
meticulous
advance

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
extol
civility
plaudits
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
epitaph
defiant
appraise
enhance

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
salvage
duplicity
extenuating
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Gravity most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
revive
clarity
seriousness
liability

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."