ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 230795 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
combative
aesthete
foster
comparable

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
exception
comparable
entertain
straddle

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The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
clarity
awe
prominence
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
nurture
ceaseless
punctual
appalling

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
solace
abate
impassive
insinuate

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."