ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 279310 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
benevolent
foster
accessible
naive

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
diffident
salvage
penurious

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

3 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
implement
clarity
brandish

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
corrective
placebo
caustic
derivative

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
polarize
remedial
curtail
appalling

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."