ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 493068 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
Score 0% 76%

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1 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
dubious
foil
foster
appalling

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
celebrated
composed
solace
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
pretense
censure
dreary
epistolary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
beat
combative
corroborate

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
grandiose
benefactor
imply
insolence

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."