ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 595180 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
derelict
heinous
foster
benefactor

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
comparable
catastrophic
disposition
rehash

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
perception
embellish
jocularity
refurbish

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
insinuate
catastrophic
kudos
eulogy

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
conduit
strict
distortion
dubious

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."