ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 323197 Results

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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
apathetic
dreadful
unscrupulous
flourish

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
demeanor
patron
corroborate

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
rehash
clairvoyance
punctual
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
derelict
honorable
perception
condone

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
naive
buffer
scamper
foster

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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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."