ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 423092 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
regale
pageantry
pretentious
intricate

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
ramble
elusive
delay
composed

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
nurture
heed
serene
induce

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
parity
cushion
extenuating
composed

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
mundane
gruff
ethical

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."