ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 216266 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
condone
buffer
genial

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
naive
celebrated
negate
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
solace
baseless
stern
aerate

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
interminable
genial
diffident
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
approachable
accentuate
liability
lurid

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."