ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 26201 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
elusive
heinous
foster
aerate

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
placebo
flourish
frugal

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
salvage
induce
benevolent
loyalty

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
curtail
grandiose
defect
moderate

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
repentant
archaic
mediate
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."