ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 43165 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
refurbish
banal
epitaph
elusive

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
genial
recrimination
foster
serenity

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
sociable
rehash
corruption
condone

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
rowdy
awe
repel
commemorate

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
foil
penurious
frail
epistolary

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."