ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 54471 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
scamper
clairvoyance
pathos
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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
epitaph
euphoria
disdain

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
extol
glaring
commemorate
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
adorn
onset
accessible
censure

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
83% Answer Correctly
avian
courtesy
buffer
defiant

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."