ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 396835 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
exasperation
meticulous
articulate
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
insinuate
exasperation
pallid

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
hedonism
enhance
methodical
pretense

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
entangle
immoderate
banal
absolve

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
pretense
raspy
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."