ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 662194 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
fragile
flourish
mundane
foster

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
turpitude
impenitent
periodic
igniting

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
flaw
entangle
unnerve
ploy

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
absolve
derelict
ploy

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
exalt
handicap
discern
demeanor

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."