ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 834608 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
adversary
ploy
foster
pantomime

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
stern
antidote
destitute
hedonism

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
foil
rail
seditious
implement

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
futile
comfort
procrastinate
cunning

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Implement most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
straddle
commemorate
execute
derelict

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."