ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 49186 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
accentuate
blame
condone
hedonism

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
accommodate
methodical
chaos
polarize

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
lenient
revoke
benefactor

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
rehash
advantageous
revoke
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
regale
raucous
fidelity

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."