ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 427957 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
punctual
insolence
demean

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
corrosive
repel
punctual
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
punctual
impenitent
rehash
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
mandate
pretentious
nurture
parity

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
exasperation
sociability
embellish
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."