ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 253484 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
oblivious
opportune
foster
flourish

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
insolence
lurid
artless
augment

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
accessible
combustion
pathos
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

4 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
elusive
procrastinate
command
derivative

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
insinuate
pale
gargantuan
promote

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."