ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 931149 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
preclude
demeanor
blame
fickle

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
methodical
upbraid
brandish

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
accentuate
mandate
flaw
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
condone
opportune
humble
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
corrosive
living
archetypal
onset

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."