ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 427910 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
liability
polarize
antidote
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
celebrated
crafty
illuminate
mediate

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
blame
incidental
exalt
prominence

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
intricate
regurgitate
excuse
onset

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The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
condone
seriousness
servile
prune

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."