ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 566820 Results

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1 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
naive
extol
mandate
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
incumbent
promote
slavish
insinuate

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
liability
glorify
trove
demeanor

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
blame
demean
gravity
archetypal

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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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
benefactor
delight
fickle
heinous

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."