ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 527164 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
dash
penurious
extenuating
scamper

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
foil
command
unscrupulous
augment

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
fragile
clairvoyance
camaraderie
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
elusive
regale
surly
refurbish

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
blame
fraud
untenable

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."