ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 307624 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
curtail
egotist
pageantry
melodious

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
drab
antiquated
accessible
fraud

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
onset
antidote
sensualism
epitaph

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
incumbent
corruption
implausible
celebrated

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
fraud
repentant
imply
condone

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."