ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 293940 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
impenitent
disconcert
turmoil

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
pomp
inscription
flourish
fidelity

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
repentant
meticulous
refurbish

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
elusive
condone
exception
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
composed
aerate
archetypal
surfeit

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."