ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 212909 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.06
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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
drub
benevolent
genial
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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
censure
defiant
elate

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
seriousness
abate
dubious
regale

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
derivative
flourish
belated
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
facade
regale
corrective
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."