ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 912429 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.95
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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
celebrated
advance
recrimination
futile

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
awe
comparable
defiant
command

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The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
revoke
obnoxious
reanimate
raucous

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
diffident
kudos
revoke
combustion

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The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
demeanor
redouble
ploy
peace

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The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."