ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 38247 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
augment
commemorate
subside
gravity

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
augment
incumbent
crafty
polarize

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
approachable
camaraderie
archetypal
prudent

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
promote
serenity
foster
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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
compulsion
impenitent
flaw
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."