ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 582431 Results

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1 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
advantageous
avian
elusive

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
heed
fragile
elation
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
disconcert
extenuating
advantageous
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
insolence
promote
subside
ethical

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
liability
eulogy
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."