ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 37588 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
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1 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
composed
plaudits
petty
flaunt

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
redouble
pageantry
procrastinate

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
proximity
elucidate
epitaph
regale

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
lenient
rail
dreadful
appraise

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
fickle
authoritarian
finite
slavish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."