ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 428833 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
nurture
foil
impudent
redouble

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
frail
drab
ecstatic
turpitude

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
comfort
elate
naive
solace

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

4 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
salvage
dubious
heinous
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
polarize
raspy
fastidious
solace

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."