ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 711721 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
lenient
entangle
rancorous

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 entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
regurgitate
insolence
foil

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
facade
furtiveness
opportune
supple

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incidental
surplus
detect
foil

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
defect
turpitude
belated
buffer

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."