ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 857754 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
ethical
genial
repel
blame

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
manifest
evident
plaudits
inviolable

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
beneficial
stifle
ramble
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
parity
obnoxious
antiquated
gruff

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
advantageous
regurgitate
complement
precept

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."