ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 813775 Results

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1 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
lurid
pretentious
proximity
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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
equitable
sociable
deferment
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
illuminate
counterclaim
distortion
accommodate

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
avian
duplicity
revive
bird–like

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The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
lurid
nearness
disdain
absolve

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."