ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 629415 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
punctual
inviolable
censure
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
blame
rancorous
supple
garish

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
defiant
serenity
combustion
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
parity
equitable
brandish

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
spew
curtail
obnoxious
oblivious

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."