ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 590470 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
discern
blame
meticulous
inauspicious

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
revive
curtail
lurid

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
recrimination
scamper
obdurate
implausible

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
straddle
mandate
remedial
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
brandish
implausible
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."