ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 371446 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
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1 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
proximity
blame
insinuate
buffoonery

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
scamper
egotist
repeated
scapegoat

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
methodical
penurious
gigantic
entangle

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
placebo
cunning
supple
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
retroactive
preclude
frail
plaudits

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."