ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 333593 Results

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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
punctual
pageantry
placebo
raucous

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
civility
polarize
aerate
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
stern
benefactor
raspy
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
compulsion
pretentious
fickle

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
raspy
incisive
scamper
gigantic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."