ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 517554 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
Score 0% 61%

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1 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
raspy
accommodate
negate

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
archetypal
extenuating
obdurate
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
clairvoyance
corrective
beneficial

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
homage
appraise
archetypal
implausible

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
colossal
entangle
composed
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."