ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 651982 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
curtail
revive
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
exasperation
intricate
gravity

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
periodic
catastrophic
pompous
compulsion

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
fickle
scamper
ploy
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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
proximity
impenitent
antiquated
nurture

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."