ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 173885 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
appalling
intelligle
egotist
frugal

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
pleasant
regale
pretense

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
prominence
appalling
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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
prune
drab
advantageous

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
melee
tardy
inauspicious
untenable

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."