ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 196442 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
derelict
glorify
rehash
manifest

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
60% Answer Correctly
servile
pretense
sensualism
corrosive

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
pretense
repentant
compulsion

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
epitaph
pageantry
pretense
accommodate

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
incumbent
cushion
grandiose
defiant

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."