ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 821303 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
brandish
glorify
grandiose
supple

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
58% Answer Correctly
retroactive
periodic
benevolent
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
distortion
pale
mandate
liability

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
extant
subside
corrective
ramble

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."