ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 537177 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
moderate
blame
rancorous
induce

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
preclude
prune
turmoil
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
pallid
disconcert
impudence
gravity

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
recrimination
pomp
salvage
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
illuminate
impenitent
impassive
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."