ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 893986 Results

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
inauspicious
authoritarian
heinous

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
rail
sugar pill
trove
celebrated

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
repel
shorten
supple

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advance
oblivious
incisive
solace

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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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
intricate
foster
procrastinate
revive

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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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."