ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 101915 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
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1 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
genial
inviolable
refurbish
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
impenitent
stealth
solace
harsh

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
onset
blame
defiant
appraise

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
lenient
brandish
impudence
eulogy

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
exalt
untenable
glorify
punctual

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."