ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 836052 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
pomp
embellish
keen
rail

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
surplus
inflammatory
impassive
entangle

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
censure
ethical
eloquent

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
colossal
adversary
cushion
stealth

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Promote most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
advance
garish
absolve
straddle

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."