ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 228847 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
preclude
moderate
impassive
commemorate

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
buffer
keen
plaudits
parity

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
veneration
rail
awe
flagrant

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
recrimination
archaic
collection
corrective

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
opportune
blame
ploy
repentant

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."