ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 16519 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.95
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1 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
genial
pretense
drub
implausible

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
comparable
foster
adversary
punctual

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
pathos
altruistic
onset

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
benevolent
retroactive
renown
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
rehash
celebrated
brandish
connoisseur

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."