ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 939999 Results

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1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
glorify
induce
flaunt
heinous

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
censure
parade
stern
mandate

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
censure
parity
elusive

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
corroborate
kudos
corrosive
genial

Solution
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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
turmoil
sameness
censure
benefactor

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."