ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 146721 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
fraud
induce
rancorous
slavish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
foster
distortion
disconcert

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
clairvoyance
brandish
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
implausible
flaw
ominous
appalling

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
heinous
periodic
glorify
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."