ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 155555 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
inscription
egotist
induce

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
aesthete
hedonism
redouble
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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
mundane
combative
intricate
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
egotist
glorify
pretense
diffident

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
aesthete
flaunt
censure

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."