ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 930504 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advance
naive
extol
mandate

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
derivative
gaudy
extant
perception

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
censure
mediate
defect
combative

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
80% Answer Correctly
equitable
archaic
flagrant
tardy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
corrective
incumbent
redouble
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."