ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 110038 Results

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1 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
refurbish
negate
oblivious

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
exasperation
avian
harsh
serenity

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
implausible
exalt
extenuating

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
dubious
blame
celebrated
benevolent

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
foil
pale
drab
stealth

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."