ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 457619 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
extant
redouble
foster
stern

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
rancorous
condone
derivative

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
untenable
regale
euphoria

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serene
incidental
civility
recrimination

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
inviolable
elate
regale

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."