ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 515375 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
awe
recrimination
ominous
pomp

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
extant
pallid
authoritarian
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
stealth
salvage
raspy

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
negate
obnoxious
comparable

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
impudent
straddle
fidelity

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."