ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 715162 Results

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1 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
recrimination
foster
moderate
interminable

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
eulogy
complement
commemorate
rail

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
absolve
waffle
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
interminable
rancorous
augment
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
methodical
antidote
brawl
refurbish

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."