ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 980361 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
elusive
advance
penurious
euphoria

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
obnoxious
negate
precept

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
precept
systematic
demeanor
elusive

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
induce
melee
articulate
brandish

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
derelict
foil
flaunt
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."