ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 867067 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
liability
scamper
disdain
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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
defiant
prompt
scapegoat
corrosive

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
drub
cunning
scapegoat
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
accentuate
lenient
embellish

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
straddle
homage
epistolary

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."