ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 981006 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
accentuate
cognition
drub
incumbent

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
flaunt
dupe
derelict
ploy

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
implement
oxygenate
buffoonery
awe

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
sociable
embellish
slavish
corrosive

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
mundane
dubious
foster
deferment

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."