ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 451884 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
exasperation
pageantry
heinous
inauspicious

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
exasperation
mediate
dulcet
sociable

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
indecorous
pallid
buffer
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
facade
parity
apathetic
cushion

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
plaudits
fragile
neutralize
melodious

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."