ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 829571 Results

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1 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
meticulous
advance
extenuating
defiant

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
grandiose
articulate
obnoxious
adversary

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
appraise
blame
rhapsody
facade

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
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hopeless
manifest
fidelity
celebrated

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
serenity
rail
flourish
flagrant

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."