ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 881399 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
anthology
fastidious
lurid
straddle

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
eloquent
archaic
corrosive

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
liability
belated
euphoria
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
flaunt
handicap
servile
clarity

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
prune
jocularity
eulogy
frugal

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The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."