ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 199425 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.86
Score 0% 77%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
augment
foster
impenitent
flaunt

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
ploy
avian
subside
curtail

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

3 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
derelict
augment
demeanor
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
aerate
abate
fraud
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
drab
oxygenate
stifle
benefactor

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."