ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 441055 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
pretense
slavish
prominence
immoderate

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
derelict
extenuating
pageantry
heed

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
euphoria
impartial
liability
pathos

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
derelict
negate
grandiose
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
mandate
retroactive
turpitude
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."