ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 38024 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.01
Score 0% 60%

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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
combative
insolence
servile

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
derelict
pretentious
seditious
curtail

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
scamper
embellish
condone

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pallid
heed
diffident
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
censure
benefactor
recrimination

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."