ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 552163 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
Score 0% 70%

Review

1 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
punctual
appalling
promote
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
belated
composed
rhapsody
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

3 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
gargantuan
prune
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
stern
foster
awe
illuminate

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
homage
accentuate
garish
rancorous

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."