ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 223668 Results

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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
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ominous
authoritarian
conduit
benefactor

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The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
cunning
repulse
insinuate
serenity

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The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Melee most nearly means:
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comparable
brawl
commemorate
elusive

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The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Nurture most nearly means:
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authoritarian
foster
exception
heed

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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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Extant most nearly means:
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turmoil
pretense
living
clairvoyance

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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."