ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 865942 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
proximity
punctual
demean
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
drab
advance
insolence
regale

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
induce
epistolary
refurbish
connoisseur

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
censure
repel
igniting
corrective

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
disposition
implausible
refurbish

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."