ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 269503 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
ramble
prune
foil
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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
commemorate
eloquent
naive

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
mandate
neutralize
finite
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
corrosive
arbitrate
flaunt
rancorous

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
curtail
awe
diffident
mind

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."