ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 996550 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
Score 0% 77%

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1 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
aesthete
recrimination
trove
foster

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
straddle
rowdy
extant
pathos

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
stifle
censure
verify
prune

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
derivative
repel
harsh
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
retroactive
caustic
intricate
corrosive

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."