ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 358882 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
awe
incongruous
euphoria
pageantry

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
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flourish
verify
exalt
pretense

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The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Meticulous most nearly means:
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deferment
servile
compulsion
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
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proximity
eloquent
eulogy
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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Sociable most nearly means:
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adversary
opportune
repel
genial

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The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."