ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 707914 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
condone
entangle
foster
incisive

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
artless
demean
grandiose
turpitude

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
curtail
antiquated
augment
flaunt

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
placebo
ramble
cover
euphoria

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
ethical
archetypal
appalling

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."