ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 979219 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
inviolable
shorten
foil
meticulous

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
diffident
incisive
anomaly
penurious

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
blame
fraud
composed
genial

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
extenuating
artless
scamper
incumbent

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
eulogy
accessible
catastrophic
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."