ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 400378 Results

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1 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
foster
ploy
awe
gravity

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
prominence
eulogy
iridescent

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
observe
archetypal
insinuate
belated

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
discern
flagrant
cushion
corrective

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
rancorous
periodic
garish
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."