ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 213788 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

Review

1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
untenable
grandiose
periodic

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
avian
conduit
awe

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
manifest
anthology
procrastinate
channel

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
exasperation
flaunt
foster
exalt

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
frugal
exalt
aesthete
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."