ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 513685 Results

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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
salvage
improbable
repel
lenient

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
pathos
opportune
facade
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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
promote
appraise
brandish

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
genial
banal
stifle
embellish

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
raucous
immoderate
elate
evident

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."