ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 246730 Results

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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
epistolary
heed
inauspicious

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
impenitent
extenuating
compulsion

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The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
facade
precept
counterclaim
prominence

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
glorify
exalt
accommodate

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The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
intricate
delay
polarize
trove

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The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."