ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 184709 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
retroactive
accessible
blame
rail

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
curtail
suspect
extenuating
supple

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
induce
epistolary
insolence
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
curtail
approachable
genial
beneficial

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
periodic
placebo
avian
pale

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."