ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 590995 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
disconcert
surplus
augment
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
delight
exalt
nurture
composed

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
impenitent
retrograde
comparable
meticulous

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
epistolary
fidelity
commonplace
fragile

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

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

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."