ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 123848 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.95
Score 0% 59%

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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
gravity
redouble
accentuate
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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
ramble
pompous
distortion
clarity

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
disdain
beneficial
grandiose
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
punctual
comfort
straddle
polarize

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
prominence
pretentious
revoke

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."