ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 178222 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
blame
comparable
derivative
penurious

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
rancorous
peace
repentant
pantomime

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
demeanor
genial
prune
revive

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
mediate
stealth
heinous
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
disdain
aerate
stifle
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."