ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 54624 Results

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1 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
parity
proximity
melodious
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

2 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
sociable
disdain
postponement
immoderate

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
turpitude
nurture
foster
antidote

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
immoderate
pretentious
futile

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
raucous
epitaph
advantageous
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."