ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 90510 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
curtail
prune
evident
prudent

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
naive
duplicity
counterclaim
anthology

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

3 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
clarity
pathos
surfeit
finite

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
raspy
illuminate
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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
pathos
liability
serenity
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."