ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 585558 Results

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

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1 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
illuminate
scamper
defiant
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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
illuminate
anomaly
entangle
grandiose

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
insinuate
indecorous
stealth
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
corroborate
regurgitate
admired
stern

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
catastrophic
oblivious
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."