ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 713469 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
defect
aesthete
celebrated
extenuating

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
cache
nurture
salvage

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
impenitent
demean
exalt
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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
straddle
condone
epitaph
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
insinuate
corruption
cunning
naive

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The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."