ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 373068 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
incongruous
foster
fraud

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
epitaph
impudence
antidote
augment

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
derelict
pallid
induce
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
negate
inscription
fragile
accommodate

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
appraise
mandate
timid
pomp

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."