ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 644692 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
manifest
finite
epitaph
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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
induce
equitable
contortion
extenuating

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
incumbent
liability
pretentious
procrastinate

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
incumbent
precept
start
compulsion

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
accessible
commemorate
plaudits
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."