ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 991344 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
periodic
foster
obnoxious
finite

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
retroactive
extol
colossal

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
corrective
scorn
sociable
corrosive

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
odious
methodical
naive
combative

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
lenient
objectionable
gargantuan
accommodate

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."