ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 387607 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
manifest
retrograde
equitable
illuminate

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
pathos
gruff
lucidity
anthology

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
start
trove
corrective
preclude

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
diffident
frail
commemorate
illuminate

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."