ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 18192 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
fidelity
inviolable
foster
turpitude

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
preclude
incumbent
proximity

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
eulogy
frugal
epitaph
rancorous

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
homage
intricate
penurious
colossal

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
grandiose
prune
parity
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."