ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 734809 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
inflammatory
drab
obnoxious

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
implement
strategem
rancorous
ethical

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
akin
trove
celebrated
proximity

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
promote
intensify
rancorous

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
archaic
polarize
nearness
accommodate

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."