ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 940653 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
disconcert
augment
surplus
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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
trove
accommodate
regurgitate
systematic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
parade
meticulous
extenuating
turpitude

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
corrosive
proximity
abate
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
archaic
divination
embellish
appalling

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."