ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 330387 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
celebrated
manifest
perception

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
extenuating
loyalty
pathos
retroactive

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
refurbish
elucidate
defiant
exasperation

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
74% Answer Correctly
intensify
obnoxious
inauspicious
censure

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
gargantuan
facade
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."