ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 285225 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
incongruous
raspy
blame
onset

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
condone
lucidity
recrimination
commemorate

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
distortion
gravity
melodious
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
solace
benevolent
revive
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
corrective
cunning
disconcert

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."