ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 201839 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
meticulous
combative
conduit

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
opportune
shimmering
salvage
demeanor

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
perception
augment
incongruous
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
awe
interminable
naive
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
lucidity
compulsion
illuminate

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."