ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 512416 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
appraise
refurbish
revoke
pageantry

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 revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
manifest
rehash
repentant
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
immoderate
prompt
recrimination
manifest

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
nurture
absolve
lurid
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
cunning
repeated
extant
eloquent

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."