ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 765987 Results

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1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
flaunt
benevolent
exalt
glorify

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
kudos
disdain
heed

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The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
salvage
archaic
stealth

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
absolve
precept
renovate
pantomime

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
dubious
salvage
abate

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."