ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 847983 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
penurious
advance
prudent
indecorous

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
sparing
fraud
pretense

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
futile
adversary
melee

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
illuminate
suppress
civility
aerate

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
onset
flourish
epistolary

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."