ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 905221 Results

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1 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
incumbent
strict
finite

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
indecorous
censure
kudos
meticulous

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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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
pomp
advantageous
meticulous
complicated

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The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
grandiose
compassion
disconcert
buffer

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
catastrophic
stifle
embellish

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."