ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 135223 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
beneficial
repel
mediate

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
brandish
akin
rehash
polarize

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
brandish
pantomime
procrastinate
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
moderate
oblige
lurid
pallid

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

5 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
futile
penurious
scamper

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."