ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 621912 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
Score 0% 76%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
abate
supple
foster
epitaph

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
medium
melodious
anthology
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
egotist
insinuate
stifle

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
polarize
buffer
advantageous
extenuating

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
perception
manifest
keen
stern

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."