ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 161474 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
methodical
foster
rancorous
scapegoat

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
flaunt
prominence
awe
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
ethical
punctual
propitious
solace

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
rancorous
eulogy
frugal
avian

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
implement
catastrophic
turmoil

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."