ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 890031 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
heed
blame
raucous
salvage

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
impenitent
diffident
insolence
jocularity

Solution
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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
penurious
foil
apathetic
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
defect
abate
deferment
supple

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
divination
buffer
epistolary
periodic

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."