ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 166999 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
strict
frugal
rail
commemorate

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
negate
upbraid
obnoxious
abate

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
supple
immoderate
humble
refurbish

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
rail
naive
excessive
anthology

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
promote
turmoil
foster
rehash

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."