ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 985450 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
Score 0% 76%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
moderate
commemorate
combative

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
demeanor
command
pomp
corrosive

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
hedonism
accommodate
deceit
mediate

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
pretentious
heed
adorn
mundane

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
indecorous
extenuating
impenitent
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."