ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 975216 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
entangle
foster
pomp
elusive

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
indecorous
condone
opportune
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
fidelity
genial
perception

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
inflammatory
finite
insolence

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
implement
renown
aerate
appalling

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."