ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 558923 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
duplicity
sociable
procrastinate

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
plaudits
keen
elusive
retroactive

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
prominence
classic
commemorate
benefactor

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
preclude
turmoil
disconcert
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
hedonism
duplicity
systematic
distortion

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."