ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 493132 Results

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1 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
periodic
pantomime
blame
implausible

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
serenity
penurious
polarize
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
rehash
regale
exasperation
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
spew
awe
combustion
ploy

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
plaudits
eloquent
homage
foil

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."