ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 820204 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
garish
advance
flourish
unscrupulous

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
pathos
implement
deferment

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
induce
comprehensible
benevolent

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
akin
censure
salvage
prune

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mask
serenity
intricate
redouble

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."