ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 314950 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

Review

1 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
accessible
blame
scapegoat
buffer

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
finite
genial
exculpate
corroborate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
implausible
impudence
colossal
pomp

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
benevolent
oblivious
buffoonery

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
channel
drab
heed
deferment

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."