ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 529414 Results

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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pathos
revoke
pageantry
implausible

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
preclude
archetypal
chaos
celebrated

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
glorify
apathetic
accommodate

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
serene
pathos
pantomime

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
implement
combustion
heinous

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."