ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 588523 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
awe
flaunt
procrastinate
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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
grandiose
trove
immoderate
homage

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
flaunt
genial
appraise
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
perception
gruff
peace
buffoonery

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The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
medium
incisive
naive
supple

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."