ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 795950 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
compulsion
observe
clairvoyance
prudent

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
defiant
foster
combative
curtail

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
extenuating
retroactive
distortion

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
pomp
disconcert
rule
onset

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
gravity
equitable
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."