ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 877447 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
liability
advance
defiant
celebrated

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
rail
subside
mundane
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
exasperation
composed
precept
lucidity

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
proximity
plaudits
artless
meticulous

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The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
incumbent
celebrated
assess
composed

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The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."