ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 865982 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
inviolable
punctual
camaraderie

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
extol
heed
implement

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
exasperation
condone
aerate

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
brandish
derivative
admired
illuminate

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
surly
prune
gargantuan
awe

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."