ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 279366 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.85
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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
drub
rehash
belated
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 rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
implement
surly
repentant
exasperation

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
hedonism
elation
servile
oblivious

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
benevolent
mitigating
accessible
naive

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
lenient
meticulous
procrastinate
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."