ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 217460 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
inflammatory
benefactor
stealth

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
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aerate
aesthete
belated

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
placebo
combative
serene
archetypal

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
methodical
rowdy
hedonism

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
equitable
periodic
obdurate
augment

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."