ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 852851 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
flagrant
liability
nurture
advance

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
gruff
incongruous
renown
lurid

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
solace
condone
counterclaim
rehash

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
heed
polarize
anomaly
ethical

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
incidental
obnoxious
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."