ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 370597 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
Score 0% 62%

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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
odious
ecstatic
onset
pomp

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
homage
melee
pantomime
grandiose

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
incumbent
flagrant
avian
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
serene
heinous
buffoonery
plaudits

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
exalt
interminable
gaudy
commemorate

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."