ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 750359 Results

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1 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
lenient
advantageous
aesthete

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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
derelict
plaudits
blame
buffoonery

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Fickle most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
incidental
embellish
interminable
erratic

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
periodic
oblivious
augment
brawl

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The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
solace
entangle
immoderate

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."