ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 151757 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.92
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1 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
periodic
incongruous
archetypal
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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
placebo
genial
akin
drub

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
precept
civility
unscrupulous
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
plaudits
upbraid
perception
straddle

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Composed most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
serene
incongruous
authoritarian
stifle

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."