ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 786386 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
Score 0% 78%

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1 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
foster
sociable
corrective
pathos

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
limited
melodious
censure
pomp

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
defiant
sociable
frugal
anthology

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
foil
liability
regurgitate
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
disdain
facade
impenitent

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."