ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 389524 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
implausible
solace
gargantuan

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
combustion
rhapsody
cover
plaudits

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

3 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
deferment
rescue
immoderate
futile

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
flaunt
scamper
punctual
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
65% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
unscrupulous
camaraderie
clarity

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."