ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 122574 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
indecorous
repentant
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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
flaunt
dash
grandiose
stern

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
stern
mediate
raucous
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
liability
prudent
obnoxious
surfeit

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
diffident
combative
procrastinate
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."