ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 862993 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
periodic
ramble
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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
genial
fragile
embellish

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
demean
interminable
surly
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
comprehensible
salvage
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
prudent
solace
impassive
indecorous

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."