ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 199240 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
Score 0% 62%

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1 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
archaic
gruff
grandiose
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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
demean
pomp
gaudy
corroborate

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
genial
condone
immoderate

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
corrective
antiquated
straddle

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
disdain
oblilgatory
buffer
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."