ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 160835 Results

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1 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
prudent
lucidity
benevolent
pretentious

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
adversary
extant
periodic

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
refurbish
accentuate
interminable

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
prominence
exculpate
melodious
drub

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
indecorous
stern
incongruous

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."