ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 687316 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
facade
incisive
precept

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
colossal
detect
accessible
equitable

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
celebrated
tardy
prominence
prudent

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
flourish
equitable
civility
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
raspy
surplus
mandate

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."