ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 132953 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
Score 0% 77%

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1 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
extenuating
penurious
promote

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
civility
reanimate
methodical
implausible

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
promote
ethical
deferment
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
fickle
flaw
deceit
impenitent

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
drub
avian
extant
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."