ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 326336 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.95
Score 0% 79%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
accessible
foster
duplicity
stifle

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Solace most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
discern
comfort
beneficial
flaunt

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
77% Answer Correctly
merciful
melee
repentant
immoderate

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Inviolable most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
induce
untouchable
epitaph
ploy

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
pretentious
eulogy
reanimate
trove

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."