ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 600172 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
exception
exasperation
inflammatory
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
gruff
parade
flagrant
redouble

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
recrimination
improbable
foil
apathetic

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
aerate
pageantry
pantomime
elusive

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
celebrated
naive
clarity
spew

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."