ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 370053 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
ramble
mediate
ploy
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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
stifle
gravity
igniting
melodious

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
extant
penurious
elusive
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
facade
placebo
oblivious
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
defiant
frugal
oblivious
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."