ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 126388 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.09
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1 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
awe
elusive
fickle

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
flaw
accessible
cunning
blame

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
elate
implement
flaunt

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
accessible
heinous
drub
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
advantageous
flaw
delight
conduit

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."