ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 850734 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.73
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1 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
ramble
favorable
flourish

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
imply
trove
appraise
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
promote
accessible
complement
regale

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
adversary
advance
drub
penurious

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 drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
oblivious
turmoil
incite
punctual

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."