ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 27709 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.95
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1 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
anthology
loyalty
adversary
equitable

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
promote
lenient
incite
defiant

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
extant
shorten
insolence
recrimination

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
grandiose
foster
censure
buffoonery

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
stealth
turmoil
oblivious
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."