ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 736642 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
regale
anthology
ethical

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
beneficial
fastidious
pretentious
stifle

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
strict
ramble
ethical
salvage

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
repel
inflammatory
extant

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
frail
drub
benevolent
indecorous

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."