ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 556466 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
Score 0% 70%

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1 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
polarize
archaic
manifest
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
periodic
dash
buffer
regale

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
nurture
mitigating
hedonism
accessible

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

4 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serene
pantomime
egotist
illuminate

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
drab
curtail
foster
euphoria

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."