ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 461566 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
stealth
impenitent
antidote

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
repel
punctual
prune
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
aerate
lenient
commemorate

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
repel
egotist
serene

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
curtail
adversary
intricate
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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."