ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 27995 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
augment
pageantry
procrastinate
sociable

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
conduit
aerate
supple
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
scapegoat
garish
colossal

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
periodic
euphoria
interminable

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
melee
beneficial
collection
celebrated

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."