ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 437729 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
brandish
roam
elate
prudent

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
recrimination
scapegoat
clarity

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
mundane
unscrupulous
foil
start

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
nurture
pallid
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
civility
pageantry
fidelity
anthology

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."