ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 561219 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
extant
prudent
excessive
moderate

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
incongruous
extenuating
raspy
courtesy

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
discern
raspy
devastating
aesthete

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
interminable
supple
renown
incongruous

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
nurture
defiant
epistolary
pageantry

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."