ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 492177 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.20
Score 0% 84%

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1 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
perception
nurture
inviolable
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
proximity
refurbish
appraise
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
83% Answer Correctly
courtesy
mundane
insolence
methodical

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
melodious
aerate
deferment
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
illuminate
fraud
foster
insinuate

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."