ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 458854 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.09
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1 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
apathetic
flaw
akin
scamper

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
fickle
sociable
medium
incidental

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

3 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
precept
methodical
parade
extol

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
appraise
pageantry
civility
penurious

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
comparable
parity
anomaly
inviolable

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."