ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 528282 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
obnoxious
prominence
precept

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
serenity
awe
devastating
facade

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
equitable
rule
disdain
diffident

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
diffident
frugal
incumbent
incongruous

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
stifle
pageantry
commemorate
trove

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."