ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 260617 Results

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1 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
genial
dreadful
fraud
stern

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
clarity
devastating
raucous
proximity

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The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
meticulous
raspy
composed

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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 composed is "calm.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
condone
accommodate
clairvoyance
peace

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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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
civility
stealth
stern

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The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."