ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 1357 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
extant
euphoria
solace
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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

2 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
euphoria
prompt
demean
insolence

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
stern
compassion
accommodate
euphoria

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
embellish
foster
epitaph
awe

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
appraise
precept
glorify
pomp

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."