ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 540928 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.93
Score 0% 79%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
augment
pantomime
foster
clairvoyance

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
flaunt
finite
recrimination

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
straddle
advantageous
embellish
benefactor

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
stealth
delight
abate
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
pomp
nurture
pantomime

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."