ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 517903 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
corrective
foster
recrimination
oblivious

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
pantomime
precept
equitable

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
sociable
lenient
genial
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
illuminate
deferment
untenable
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
prune
demeanor
grandiose
exculpate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."