ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 940046 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
fragile
pretense
raspy
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
retroactive
appalling
rehash
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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
buffer
hopeless
negate

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
rail
finite
accessible

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
melee
rescue
cunning
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."