ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 261670 Results

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1 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
finite
benevolent
grandiose
blame

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
scapegoat
flourish
iridescent

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
clarity
catastrophic
appalling

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
lenient
pallid
rehash
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
corrosive
raspy
brandish
heinous

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."