ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 679636 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
diffident
archetypal
harsh
distortion

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
epistolary
foster
corroborate
adversary

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
parity
divination
lenient
civility

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
nurture
civility
upbraid
curtail

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
flaw
procrastinate
prompt
deferment

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."