ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 21514 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
embellish
blame
comparable
belated

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
homage
adversary
scamper
dubious

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
elucidate
exception
intricate
moderate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
command
opportune
inauspicious
anthology

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
disconcert
drub
exalt

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."