ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 718393 Results

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

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
extenuating
egotist
insinuate

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
periodic
disdain
corrosive

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
fickle
prominence
indecorous

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
untenable
unscrupulous
induce

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."