ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 579075 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
disconcert
clairvoyance
assess
futile

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
frail
immoderate
perception
combustion

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
ecstatic
punctual
avian

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
perception
sensualism
incidental
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
corrosive
defiant
ecstatic

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."