ASVAB ASVAB Certifications ASVAB-SECTION-1 Questions & Answers

• Question 161:

  Censure most nearly means __________.

  A. to limit communication

  B. to insult or degrade

  C. to condemn severely for inappropriate behavior

  D. to waste away from lack of use

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 162:

  Retract most nearly means __________.

  A. to withdraw

  B. to examine closely

  C. to turn away from

  D. not theoretical

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 163:

  The class was extremely tedious.

  A. shallow, not thorough

  B. advancing a particular point of view

  C. insultingly patronizing

  D. boring, overly detailed

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 164:

  Marie has a temperate nature.

  A. hot-blooded, fiery

  B. moderate, restrained

  C. determined in pursuit of an objective

  D. malicious, full of hate

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 165:

  He attempted to assuage her concerns __________.

  A. add to

  B. to pacify by giving in to demands

  C. to soothe or comfort

  D. to waste away

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 166:

  Vacillate most nearly means __________.

  A. to waste

  B. to waver between alternatives

  C. to treat something as holy

  D. to portray as evil

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 167:

  "The graveyards are full of indispensable men." ?Charles de Gaulle.

  A. undeniably true

  B. no longer living

  C. untiring

  D. absolutely essential

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 168:

  Ms. Arnold displayed a surprising amount of lethargy for one in her position.

  A. sluggishness

  B. frivolity

  C. disease

  D. intellectual ability

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 169:

  Recalcitrant most nearly means __________.

  A. stubbornly defiant of authority or control

  B. repetitive, unnecessary

  C. firm, determined

  D. uncommunicative, restrained

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 170:

  Mike's legacy was worthy of debate.

  A. an example handed down from the past

  B. magical skill

  C. unproven story

  D. efficiency or skill

  Correct Answer: A