ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 960882 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
nurture
advance
colossal
catastrophic

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
brandish
courtesy
penurious
derivative

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
placebo
mask
penurious
belated

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
sociability
perception
benevolent

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
exception
petty
brandish

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."