ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 390639 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
Score 0% 64%

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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
placebo
altruistic
pretentious
pretense

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
foster
pretense
adversary

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
lenient
pretentious
dreary
polarize

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
corrective
crafty
illuminate
onset

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
veneration
euphoria
stifle
incidental

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."