ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 851491 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
serenity
condone
epistolary
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
egotist
proximity
embellish

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advance
lurid
archetypal
surplus

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
oblivious
disposition
lenient

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
clarity
melodious
solace
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."