ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 274497 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
elate
dreadful
archaic
interminable

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
raspy
incumbent
blame
incisive

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
inviolable
induce
condone
enhance

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mask
clarity
supple
pantomime

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
ecstatic
ramble
disdain

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."