ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 606043 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
adversary
flaunt
oblige
lurid

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
flagrant
strict
periodic

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
proximity
pageantry
obnoxious
periodic

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
combative
distortion
lurid

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
flagrant
naive
adorn
buffer

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."