ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 791661 Results

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1 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
stifle
gravity
blame
clairvoyance

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
dubious
abate
urge
colossal

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
oblivious
moderate
sparing
beneficial

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
salvage
grandiose
strategem
antidote

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
demean
comprehensible
inviolable
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."