ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 113957 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
demean
archetypal
mediate
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
pallid
iridescent
corrective

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
derivative
supple
patron
illuminate

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
ramble
urge
flaunt
revive

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
pleasant
manifest
pomp
negate

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."