ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 232249 Results

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1 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
extenuating
regurgitate
pageantry
avian

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
untenable
regurgitate
divide
turmoil

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
turmoil
gruff
glorify
authoritarian

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
manifest
garish
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
fickle
pompous
periodic
repel

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."