ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 192930 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
methodical
derelict
melee
medium

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

2 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
distortion
supple
repeated
accentuate

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
plaudits
derelict
disdain

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
insolence
fickle
elation
fidelity

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
perception
aerate
authoritarian

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."