ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 308441 Results

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1 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
impenitent
sociable
stern

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
incongruous
methodical
blame
advantageous

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
subside
appraise
entangle
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
implausible
raspy
intricate
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
brawl
punctual
extol
gravity

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."