ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 333965 Results

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Correct 0 3.25
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1 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
anthology
medium
eloquent
naive

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
straddle
pageantry
discern
incidental

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
spew
mandate
demeanor

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
entangle
channel
negate

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
turmoil
censure
cover
pretense

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."