ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 966470 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
foster
civility
garish
diffident

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
egotist
ramble
shimmering
extol

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
brandish
regurgitate
execute
foil

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
distortion
redouble
discern
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
placebo
appraise
shorten
demean

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."