ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 542879 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
augment
strict
heinous
oblivious

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
corroborate
odious
perception
futile

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
promote
negate
artless
opportune

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
precept
foster
archaic
methodical

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
commemorate
gaudy
solace
extenuating

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."