ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 591137 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
raucous
extenuating
blame
appraise

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
incumbent
melee
precept

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
impenitent
serene
comparable
meticulous

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
prudent
polarize
advantageous
retroactive

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
frail
insolence
buffoonery
corroborate

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."