ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 330110 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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1 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
aesthete
archetypal
embellish
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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
rail
channel
eulogy
solace

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
fidelity
punctual
entangle

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
polarize
fastidious
ethical
deferment

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
flagrant
subside
iridescent
combustion

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."