ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 18432 Results

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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
avian
prune
pageantry
discern

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
solace
urge
incumbent
recrimination

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
moderate
sociable
dupe
salvage

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
prudent
appalling
extenuating

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
trove
chaos
euphoria
gravity

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."