ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 565849 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.93
Score 0% 59%

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1 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
heed
prompt
onset
corroborate

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
blame
retroactive
procrastinate
benevolent

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
straddle
methodical
fickle

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
induce
disdain
aesthete

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
derivative
adversary
flourish

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."