ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 727002 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
Score 0% 77%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
revoke
prudent
corrective
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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
exasperation
supple
strict
elate

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 Promote most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
advance
prune
flagrant
indecorous

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
disdain
fickle
clarity

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
elusive
clairvoyance
foil

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."