ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 888428 Results

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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advance
fragile
mediate
corroborate

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
curtail
defect
methodical
scapegoat

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
appalling
deferment
stern
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
ethical
revive
dreadful
discern

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
fragile
pretentious
akin
stern

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."