ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 654290 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
gruff
comparable
foster
prominence

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
rule
turmoil
rail
revive

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
salvage
induce
immoderate

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
egotist
corrosive
flaunt
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
commemorate
discern
hedonism

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."