ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 857932 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.02
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1 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
42% Answer Correctly
epitaph
waffle
garish
pretentious

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
entangle
placebo
catastrophic
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
negate
defiant
flourish
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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
accommodate
dubious
articulate
corroborate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
humble
mundane
flaw
dubious

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."