ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 475804 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
rehash
pomp
catastrophic

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
stern
colossal
accessible

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
fragile
onset
inauspicious

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Conduit most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
rancorous
scapegoat
channel
comparable

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
placebo
indecorous
pretentious
stern

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."